University of Illinois Chicago hiring Staff Nurse I (UICOMP Peds Psychiatry) in Peoria, Illinois, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Hiring Department: Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026128

Posting Close Date: 6/25/2024

This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work – Not Remote).The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu.

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:The Staff Nurse I demonstrates advanced nursing techniques in the provision of direct patient care, participates in a wide variety of operational and/or daily activities in the clinic and provides leadership within the patient care team. Working under the direction of a provider. Primary responsibilities include triage, patient care management/coordination, documentation, and quality improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers and/or coordinates skilled patient care. Rooms patients and preps for provider. Takes vitals and alerts provider of abnormal/irregular results. Obtains specimens for diagnostic testing including urine, blood and POCTs. Assists the provider with therapeutics or diagnostic procedures including, PFT’s, pulse oximetry, gentian violet treatments, suture removals and dressing changes. Prepares and administers oral medications and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections including vaccines and antibiotics. Initiates emergency measures for any adverse reaction and reports patient’s condition to provider. Provides direct patient care in the event of medical emergencies. Educates patients and families in components of Pediatric health care related to specific disease entities. Ensures coordination of patient care among staff. Documents patient visit information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Schedules various tests, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and hospital admissions. Pre-certifies diagnostic or therapeutic procedures with insurance companies. Coordinates patient referrals to other physicians or outside services.
• Triages incoming patient calls, assesses symptoms, provides patient guidance and/or consults with the provider when necessary. Documents patient triage information in the EMR. Monitors tests and procedures entered into the electronic medical record. Provides results and patient direction when appropriate. Follows established standing orders to refill prescriptions or order medication blood levels for symptomatic patients.
• Identifies and reports policy and procedural deficiencies and recommends changes. Reinforces and explains departmental and unit policies and procedures to staff and patients. Evaluates new policies and procedures and provides feedback. Models skilled nursing techniques and encourages patient care team members in their roles and development. Directs and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants (Certified/Credentialed) and Medical Office Associates. Mentors and provides feedback to Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants (Certified/Credentialed) and Medical Office Associates. Assists in the training of new and existing staff. Provides performance feedback to supervisor as necessary. Maintains good working relationships with the physicians, hospitals, patients, families, outside agencies and fellow staff members, presenting in a positive and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Occasionally covers for other Staff Nurse I’s and Administrative Nurses who may be absent or out of the office. Ensures closing procedures are followed, rooms are cleaned and stocked, and supplies are ordered at the end of the day.

Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

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NOTE: Each posting requires a separate on-line application. Applications cannot be re-used. Submission of application including complete work and education history is required; all information submitted will be verified. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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