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Administrative Nurse I - SCB Transplant Clinic
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Administrative Nurse I - SCB Transplant Clinic
Administrative Nurse I - SCB Transplant Clinic
Hiring Department: SCB Transplant Clinic
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025026
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 4/26/2024
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 Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care, related unit activities and personnel on an assigned shift utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework in order to ensure quality patient care and work flow. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Administrative Nurse I functions as role model who directs patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical
Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies
Provides direct patient care in the transplant infusion center, demonstrating clinical knowledge, skills, and expertise.
Oversees transplant infusion scheduling operations.
Makes patient care assignment and changes assignment as required according to patient's/unit's needs
Reviews staff schedules utilizing electronic scheduling tool.
Coordinates staff breaks/lunches to ensure continuity of patient care.
Directs workflow to facilitate timely patient care.
Acts as a resource for unit personnel and aids in resolving questions related to policy, standards, and procedures
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, conflict management and customer service skills in serving as a role model and problem solver for the organization and unit.
Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
Recognizes and responds to patient care issues providing direction, feedback, and follow-up to staff, manager and other healthcare team members.
Contributes feedback to performance evaluation of unit personnel.
Procures necessary clinical supplies and equipment. Follows up on repairs/maintenance of equipment as needed.
Builds collaborative relationships with physicians to promote teamwork.
Maintains overall knowledge of all patients' status in order to assist nursing and medical team members.
Other duties as assigned.
Professional/Leadership
Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
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.
Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
Actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership on a governing council; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
Demonstrates accountability for job performance by: (1) seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge; (2) maintaining conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS and other required unit-specific certifications).
Assists in accountability of other staff members to enhance job skills and maintaining conditions of employment (i.e. competencies, CPR, and licensure).
Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice.
Organizational
Adheres to the UI Health's Code of Conduct.
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
Serves as a role model and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
In collaboration with Clinic Director, assists with unit-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff
Accesses medical center 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 in UI Health.
Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
Reporting Structure
This person works independently within the scope of nursing practice. The Clinic Director acts as coach and mentor, provides direction, guidance, and feedback regarding practice and performance. The employee's performance is evaluated annually in writing and more frequently if needed. The employee and Clinic Director meet on an as needed basis for coaching and mentoring where support, guidance and direction can be given. The RN provides and receives input from peers regarding practice/performance.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
- One year 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.
- Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
Preferred Qualifications
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The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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