Staff Nurse I - Endoscopy Lab

Staff Nurse I - Endoscopy Lab

Hiring Department: Endoscopy Lab

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023507

FTE : 1.0

Work Schedule – 40 hrs /5days

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 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

Demonstrates in-depth clinical knowledge, skills and expertise.
Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing
Interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
Provides direct patient care. Direct Patient Care may include, among other services:
o Triage, transfer care, Medication Administration, Preventative Screenings, Blood Pressure Check,
Diabetes Education, Wound Care, Pre-Procedural Education,
o Assist and provide guidance during emergencies, ensure all emergency equipment and medications are
properly stocked, stored and logged for the care of patients.
o Providing nursing and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures.
o Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique.
Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients’ and their significant others’ learning needs and identifies
changes in patients’ condition.
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.
Assimilates information from multiple sources and implements appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality
care.
Assures safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.
Ensures the appropriate implementation of the patient’s plans of care and facilitates communication among
multidisciplinary team members regarding patient status.
Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and patients’ significant others.
Monitors and documents the patient’s condition during and post Endoscopy procedures.
Assures cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and other resources.
In all areas of practice follows established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Participates in quality improvement activities and identifies quality issues.
Recognizes and responds to age-appropriate needs and behaviors of all patients and utilizes knowledge in
planning and interventions.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, community, and the nursing profession.
Consistently demonstrates professional accountability.
Holds others professionally accountable.
Promotes collaborative practice with coworkers, other disciplines, and departments.
Consistently demonstrates courteous service to internal and external customers.
Active representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums.
Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making.
Assumes responsibility for own clinical/professional competence and continuing education.
Assumes responsibility for meeting personal mandatory requirements: current Illinois license as a Registered
Professional Nurse, CPR Certification, TB compliance, mandatory educational in-services, and other programs,
Participates in CQI data collection.
Approaches complex interpersonal relationships in a manner which will avoid antagonism and/or unnecessary
conflict to reach resolution.
Serves as a role model and encourages professional accountability in others.
Organizational
Adheres to UI Health’s Code of Conduct.
Supports UI Health and Endoscopy Services Mission, Philosophy and goals.
Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity.
Adheres to Nursing’s time, overtime and attendance policies.
Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by established date
Complies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance and fit-testing requirements
Utilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problems.
Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and
resolution.
Education/Research
Collaborates with clinical instructors and Clinical Practice Specialists to identify, promote and provide positive.
learning experiences for nursing students.
Provides orientation to new employees in collaboration with the Endoscopy leadership team.
Ensures and supports research efforts conducted within the Hospital & Clinics.
Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy,
procedure and other information pertinent to practice
Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and UI Health.
Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and
initiates strategies to meet such needs.
Be proactive in a committee or process improvement project

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

2 years previous experience with GI procedures required

BSN required.

ACLS required.

Preferred Qualifications
One (2) year experience in pre and post procedure assessment in Endoscopy preferred.
Experience with Endoscopy procedures (Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, etc) required.
Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, families and health care providers.
Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
Ability to work independently and as a part of the Endoscopy team.
Ability to interpret hospital and departmental policies and procedures and apply standards consistently.
Ability to articulate the Endoscopy RN’s role in the delivery of patient care.
Independently motivated self-starter and highly organized.
Clinical knowledge and understanding of Endoscopy procedures.
Ability to operate Endoscopy Lab equipment.
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required. 

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