UI Health - Nursing Technician - Stepdown; Part-Time, Flex Evenings

Hiring Department
: 6W Stepdown

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1038941

FTE
: .8 (32 hours per week)

Work Schedule
: 7a-330p/730p - e/o wknd

Shift
:
Flex Days

# of Positions
: 1

Posting Open Date
: 01/30/2026

Salary
:
The previously determined range for this position was $23.80/hr to $36.82/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.

Illinois Residency Requirement
:
This position requires Illinois residency at the time of application. Only Illinois residents will be considered for this role.

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-health

Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), 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.

• Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures.
• Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
• Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.
• 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.

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
• Registered and active on the Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry
• Current BLS/CPR issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and other required unit-specific certifications.
• 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.

• Your high school completion and CNA program information and award date under the Education section
• List your IDPH registry date, BLS and ACLS credential number and expiration date in the certification/ licensure sections.
• Include a detailed employment history clearly listing your patient care experience, along with hours per week for each role. This information must be included on the application even if a resume is uploaded.
• You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas to supplement your application.
• Please note, the required information listed above must be included on the application itself.

Failure to include any of the information above will disqualify your…