Clinical Nursing Consultant II (Operating Room Educator) - Surgical Services Operating Room

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Clinical Nursing Consultant II (Operating Room Educator) - Surgical Services Operating Room

Hiring Department: Surgical Services Operating Room

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023296

FTE : 1.0

Work Schedule – 9a-530p

Shift : Days

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 2/2/2024

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

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
The Clinical Nurse Consultant II is accountable for facilitating the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Clinical Nurse Consultant II provides patient care and consultation, coordinates the educational development of staff members and acts as a role model in clinical practice. The CNCII strives 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 Clinical Nurse Consultant II participates in monitoring, developing, and evaluating nursing practice while fulfilling unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • The chief responsibility of the Clinical Nurse Consultant II –
  • Perioperative Services is to elicit positive patient outcomes, ensure safe,
  • Quality patient care while promoting access, conscientious resource utilization and operational efficiencies in the surgical suites. This is accomplished through perioperative care and scheduling oversight which includes:
  • Direct patient care using best, evidence-based practices, patient/family/staff education, review of medical and financial clearances, multidisciplinary care coordination, effective multi-modal communication, and dynamic solution finding.
  • This leadership role acts as a resource and throughput hub for the main OR.
  • In addition to daily operations, this role collaborates with management to develop and support clinical and operational quality improvement project.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
  • Two years of RN experience.
  • 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

    • Preferred Qualifications
    OR Educator experience 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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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