Extra Help - Staff Nurse I - Department of Oral Surgery - College of Dentistry

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Extra Help - Staff Nurse I - Department of Oral Surgery - College of Dentistry

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

Hiring Department: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024103

Work Schedule – M,T,TH,F-Variable Hours

FTE : 1:

Shift : Days

# of Positions: 1:

Posting Close Date: 4/15/2024

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
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

  • Patient Care
  • Treats adult and pediatric patients, families, staff and students with respect and dignity.
  • Contact patient and families 24-48 hours before appointment to confirm time, location and pre-operative instructions,
  • and document in patient chart.
  • Assist anesthesiologist, anesthesiology resident or nurse anesthetist with patient GA induction whenever possible.
  • Occasionally assist with patient transport to/from PACU.
  • Verify and implement orders from anesthesiologist and dentist as prescribed by the provider(s) and documenting it
  • accurately in the patient’s electronic chart.
  • Monitor patient wellness in the PACU, following established patient safety protocols.
  • Manage patient’s acute and/or episodic minor illness or GA complications in the PACU.
  • Respond to emergency situations by evaluating patient and managing patient treatment in conjunction with
  • anesthesiology team in the GA treatment room and PACU.
  • Review home care instructions with patient and family before discharge and document it in patient chart.
  • Assess patient readiness for discharge.
  • Contact patient and family 24 - 48 hours post-operatively to review patient’s status and complications, and document it
  • in patient chart.
  • Operations
  • Work closely with Head of the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery to align goals and strategies for patient care in
  • the PACU.
  • Evaluate best practices and evidence-based nursing to help implement strategies to improve patient care in the GA
  • treatment rooms and PACU.
  • Monitor and advocate for patient and families’ concerns in/about the surgical facility and PACU.
  • Oversee day-to-day maintenance of PACU inventory.
  • Assist with data collection regarding patient-related issues by administering a questionnaire to patients and families
  • about their experience in the facility prior to discharge.
  • Facilitate efficient patient flow in the PACU.
  • Identify specialized patient needs and informs appropriate members of the staff.
  • Attend in-service classes and other meetings as directed and as deemed necessary.
  • Assist in development, revision and implementation of protocols in the GA treatment rooms and PACU.
  • Assist with training related to specialty and education of residents, students and other allied health professionals.
  • Assist with development of educational materials for patient education related to GA and PACU.
  • Participate in patient care audits and accreditation processes.
  • Receive and provide feedback to members of the team regarding performance/practice.
  • Complete electronic learning modules and related programs by established date.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

    • 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

    • Bachelor degree in Nursing from an accredited program
    • Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
    • Current ACLS and PALS certification
    • Current two years of experience (within the last five years) in pediatric PACU and/or critical care unit

    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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