Nursing Technician- Bone Marrow Transplant; Part-Time, Rotating Flex​/Evening Shift

nursing technician

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.

this position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

position summary: 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.

duties & responsibilities:

• 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.

minimum qualifications:

only candidates meeting the requirements above as shown on their application will be considered for this role. Review application instructions below.

preferred qualifications:

one (1) - two (2) years previous medical surgical hospital experience.

important application instructions: click on the apply now button and fully complete all sections of the online application including:

• a blank or incomplete application will disqualify your application.
• failure to include the items below will disqualify your application.
• internal candidates must include all the required information to be considered for this role.
• list your high school graduate/ged information and award date under the education section. You must include this information even if you are enrolled in, or have completed, college coursework or a degree.
• list your cna program and award date in the education section.
• list your bls credential number and expiration date in the certification/licensure sections.
• include a detailed employment history clearly listing your cna/patient care experience, and the unit/department the role was in, along with hours per week. This information must be included 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 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…