Extra Help Staff Nurse I - Outpatient Transplant

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Extra Help Staff Nurse I - Outpatient Transplant

This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Outpatient Transplant
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024748
FTE : 1
Work Schedule –
Shift :
# of Position: 3
Posting Date: 4/12/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Completes required orientation program and unit-specific staff nurse 1 competencies for the access coordinator, pre coordinator, post coordinator, and infusion RN for the outpatient transplant program. The extra help staff nurse 1 may support nursing duties for the kidney, liver, kidney/pancreas or small bowel transplant programs.
  • Provides post donor follow up care as needed.
  • Pre-scheduled to float to the assignment of need within the transplant department to perform extra help staff nurse 1 duties in the transplant clinic and in the transplant program.
  • Develops and coordinates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family. Plans, implements and documents patient and family education.
  • Assesses, plans and evaluates interventions for patients in the clinic or for those followed remotely.
  • Uses clinical expertise to recognize symptoms, establish priorities and respond to patients changing needs to improve patient outcomes.
  • Consults with and implements orders from physicians by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and accurately documents in the electronic medical record.
  • Assesses, engages and obtains clinical information from multi-disciplinary team, patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
  • Engages nursing and support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback
  • Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
  • Monitors/follows up on diagnostic studies and communicates results with provider as needed.
  • Answers patient phone and/or Mychart requests.
  • Facilitates prescription renewals.
  • Communicates and escalates patient issues/concerns to transplant physicians and multidisciplinary team. Ensures that all transplant coordination activities are aligned with CMS and UNOS regulations.
  • Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
  • Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
  • Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
  • Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence based practice research to improve patient care outcomes.

    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
  • Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
  • Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
  • Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
  • Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

    • Preferred Qualifications
    Spanish Speaking preferred

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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