Nursing Technician - 8W Oncology Unit

Nursing Technician - 8W Oncology Unit

Hiring Department: 8W Oncology Unit

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1021927

FTE : .9

Work Schedule - 3 12-hr shift/wk

Shift : Flex Nights

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 11/20/2023

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
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assists with patient transfer or discharge as assigned, ensuring that all patient belongings go with the patient.

Documents patient information in EHR (vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).

Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information.

Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.

Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.

Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.

Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students

Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
3. Registered and active in the
   Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Work Registry
   
   http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm
   
4. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
5. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
6. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
7. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Preferred Qualifications
Certified Nursing Assistant certification required. One (1) - two (2) years previous medical surgical hospital experience. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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