Staff Nurse I - 8E Adolescent Psychiatry (Full-Time, Days)

Staff Nurse I - 8E Adolescent Psychiatry (Full-Time, Days)

Hiring Department: Staff Nurse I - 8E Adolescent Psychiatry (Full-Time, Days)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1030423

FTE: 1 (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 5-8 hr. shifts per week, rotating weekends

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Posting Open Date: 04/25/2025

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $34.36/hr to $75.15/hr*. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.



About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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 safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.

Demonstrates in-depth clinical knowledge, skills, and expertise.

Perform interventions as prescribed by the provider by verifying and implementing orders from physician and/or advance practice nurse.

Develops, implements, and updates the patient's plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family.

Facilitating therapeutic, informational, or task-oriented groups specific to the discipline of a nurse

Adheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
2. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
4. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
5. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN Graduate preferred
• 1 -2 years of inpatient Psychiatric experience preferred
• Psychiatric Nurse certification a plus
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections with your RN program info and completion date, BLS and ACLS e-codes and expiration dates, IL RN license number, and complete work history. Failure to include this information may disqualify your application. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

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.

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.

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To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14790?c=uic







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