UI Health - Staff Nurse - NE Surgical; Part-Time,Flex Nights

UI Health - Staff Nurse I - 5NE Surgical (90% Part‑Time, Flex Nights)

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• Hiring Department: 5NE Surgical
• Location:
  
  Chicago, IL USA
• Requisition
• FTE: 0.9 (36 hours per week)
• Work Schedule:
  
  7 p‑8:30 a.m., every other weekend
• Shift: Flex Nights
• # of Positions: 1
• Posting Open Date: 12/31/2025
• Salary: $36.08/hr to $80.98/hr* (final rate determined by collective bargaining, internal equity, experience, and budget). It is not typical to be offered the top of the range.
• Requires Illinois residency within 180 days of hire.

About 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. It is a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and includes a Joint Commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. UI Health also includes the seven UIC health science colleges, and is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Learn more linois.edu/about-ui-health.

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

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence‑Based Practice, Relationship‑Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. The role engages patients and families, develops educational plans, responds to changing needs, collaborates with the health care team, and supports departmental goals.

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment and input from the patient’s family.
• Shares information and collaborates with health‑care team members to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders from physicians, physician assistants, and/or advanced practice nurses, performing interventions as prescribed and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate educational plan.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient’s changing needs.
• Engages support personnel by delegating tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
• Advocates for patients, families, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence‑based research, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care measured by established nursing standards and accrediting bodies.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to nursing and support staff and students.
• Takes responsibility for professional growth by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet them.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

• Enabled to obtain licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit‑specific certifications.
• Current advanced cardiac life support, or within six months of hire for the main hospital.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) facilitating therapeutic relationships.
• Intermediate computer skills with ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) on the job.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.

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For full consideration, click the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application. Include detailed work history, duties, and responsibilities for each position. Upload available documents such as resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas. Once submitted, applications cannot be changed; you must withdraw and re‑apply for revisions, and resubmission is not allowed after the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. It complies with all state and federal employment mandates and provides accommodations to applicants and employees. For required employment notices, see the non‑discrimination statement and information on background checks, harassment disclosures, and E‑Verify. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in some portions of the review process, but all employment decisions are made by a person.