Extra Help Staff Nurse I - 8E Adolescent Psychiatry Hiring Department: Extra Help Staff Nurse I - 8E Adolescent Psychiatry Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1026362 Working Schedule: Part Time # of Positions: 1 Posting Open Date: 07/23/2024 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 over 300,000 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 Provides direct patient care. Assures the safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff. Demonstrates in-depth clinical knowledge, skills, and expertise. Perform interventions as the provider prescribes by verifying and implementing orders from the physician and/or advanced practice nurse. Develops, implements, and updates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family. Adheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct. All other RN duties Performs 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 * BSN, MSN, or DNP Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. * 1-2 years of inpatient Psychiatric experiance preferred Adolescent Psychiatry * Current CPI certification preferred or upon completion of the probationary period * Psychiatric Nurse certification a plus 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation