Staff Nurse I - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) (50% Part-Time, Flex Days

staff nurse i - clinical decision unit (cdu) (50% part-time, flex days)

hiring department
: clinical decision unit

location
: chicago, il usa

requisition : 1042094

fte
: 0.5 (20 hours per week)

work schedule
: 7a-3p, 7a-7p, 3p-11p

shift
: flex days

# of positions
: 1

posting open date
: 7/27/2026

salary
: the previously determined range for this position was $37.52/hr to $84.22/hr*. 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.

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.

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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.

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.

• provides direct patient care.
• adheres to ui health's code of conduct.
• assures safety and security of patients, significant others and staff.
• acts as a professional leadership role model.
• adheres to and enforce the medical center's code of conduct.
• serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
• demonstrates in-depth clinical knowledge, skills and expertise.
• clinical
• other duties as assigned.
• professional/leadership
• motivates and manages nurses, technicians, and other healthcare workers
• promotes and supports shared leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
• responsible for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs
• participates in developing and implementing quality indicators.
• treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity.
• engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the illinois state nurse practice act and provides support and feedback.
• organizational
• utilizes established communication channels to resolve work related problems.
• actively participates in organizational communication processes through timely review and response to electronic and written messages.
• utilizes npas and clarvia systems to facilitate optimal staffing, scheduling and patient assignments
• consistently demonstrates courteous service to internal and external customers.
• complies with university health services tb and fit-testing requirements
• engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
• produces regular reports and data analyses as requested to support nursing and hospital key performance.
• assimilates information from multiple sources and implements appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care.
• in all areas of practice follows established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• assumes responsibility for own clinical/professional competence and continuing education.
• collaborates with hospital leadership in the management of house wide patient flow and capacity.
• perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.