UI Health - Staff Nurse II - 6E Neuroscience ICU

Staff Nurse II

The Staff Nurse II is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse II 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 II functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Staff Nurse II facilitates educational development of staff, leads unit-based quality improvement initiatives, and acts as a professional and clinical role model and educational resource for staff. Staff Nurse II is actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership on a governing council.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient's changing needs.
• Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
• Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Plans, presents, and evaluates learning/educational experiences for staff and students.
• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students.
• In collaboration with Director/CNCII leads unit-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Refer to application instructions below. Only candidates meeting all minimum requirements above will be considered for this role. Internal candidates must complete application and meet all requirements to be considered. New graduate nurses generally do not meet the experience requirements above and will not be considered for this role.

Application Instructions

• List your RN degree(s) information and award date under the Education section.
• List your IL RN license number and award date, BLS and ACLS and other certificate credential numbers and expiration date in the certification/licensure sections.
• Include a detailed employment history clearly listing your nurse experience, and the UNIT/DEPT 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.
• A blank application will disqualify you. Make sure to complete the application…