Position Summary The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school or college and has Board Certification from Nationally Accredited Certifying body, based on the APP category. The APP functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The APP is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise within the APP's scope of licensure. The APP is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in one of the schools or colleges of the University of Illinois in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System. The scope of care is acute and chronic care, which includes care for all ages and including but not limited to, routine preventative care and management of chronic disease management. Duties & Responsibilities Scope of Practice: Works within the Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy. Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients. Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients, comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans. Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges. Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems. Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice. Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges. May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility to positively impact the financial performance of the organization while ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Professional : Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities. Establishes an effective relationship with the entire care team. May lead and assist in research and evidence-based practice through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities. Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct. Advances professionalism by seeking opportunities to develop new skills and to enhance current ones. Teaching : Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. May provide education and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and current and new employees, including but not limited to medical staff, residents, advanced practice providers and nursing. Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. Communication & Leadership: Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication, public speaking, presentation skills, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Clearly understands the implications of situations and uses sound judgment when dealing with multiple disciplines. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and view success in relationship to group success. Participates in program development Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting. Consults with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care. Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change as appropriate. Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services. May participate in the development and revision of protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management. May participate in activities that influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care.
Position Summary 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. This position integrates professional practice model, 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. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior. Duties & Responsibilities • Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies. • Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing 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 assistants, and/or advanced 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 the patient’s changing needs. • Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback. • Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health’s values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality environment outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction, and a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment • Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession. • 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. • Utilizes the hospital-approved acuity tool and the electronic scheduling tool to facilitate optimal staffing, scheduling, and patient assignments. • Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance • Participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior. • Perform scrub functions, including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure. • Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during, and after procedure. Prepares cases, case carts, and operating rooms. • Demonstrates accountability for job performance by: (1) seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge; (2) maintaining conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS, and other required unit-specific certifications). • All other assigned duties that assure quality, safety, and efficiency. • Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. • Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice. • Direct Patient Care may include, among other services: • Triage, transfer care, Medication Administration, Preventative Screenings, Blood Pressure Check, Diabetes Education, Wound Care, Ear Irrigation, Voiding trials, Pre-Op Education, Lipid Management, Anti-Thrombosis Management, Continuous Glucose •Monitor Placement •Assist providers with procedures. •Assist and provide guidance during emergencies, ensure all emergency equipment and medications are properly stocked, stored, and logged for the care of patients. •Performing interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels. •Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period. •Providing nursing and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures. •Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique. •Adheres to UI Health’s Code of Conduct. •Treats patients/families, staff, students, and visitors with respect and dignity. •Adheres to Nursing’s time, overtime, and attendance policies. •Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by the established date •Complies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance, and fit-testing requirements •Utilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problems. •Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem-solving and resolution. •Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students •Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students. •Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure, and other information pertinent to practice •Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and UI Health. •Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs. •Be proactive in a committee or process improvement project •This person works independently within the scope of nursing practice. The Director/CNCII, acting as coach and mentor, provides direction, guidance, and feedback regarding practice and performance. The employee’s performance is evaluated annually in writing and more frequently if needed. The employee and Director meet on an as-needed basis for coaching and mentoring, where support, guidance, and direction can be given. The RN provides and receives input from peers regarding practice/performance. •All other duties as assigned
Position Summary The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Certified Nurse Midwife provides comprehensive health care for women from puberty through menopause in medical areas including prenatal, labor and delivery care, health care assessment, diagnosis and management for preventive health, normal gynecologic care, and minor medical problems as determined by scope of practice guidelines. Implement, interpret and manage laboratory, radiology or other diagnostic screenings and prescribe therapeutic agents, medications and devices. Educate patients on health status improvement and prevention techniques. Direct and manage members of the health care team in campus and off-campus clinical sites. Supervise and teach graduate students and resident physicians in clinical settings, lectures and skills assessment labs. Initiate or participate in research. This is a full-time (100% FTE) position with responsibilities distributed as follows: 60% will be spent within the Mile Square Health Center - South Shore 40% will be spent within the UI Health Hospital Ob/Gyn department. Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Perform physical exams, collect and document data, manage labor, and conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and laboratory studies. Assess patients for admission and admit when required. Independently manage and deliver low risk women in labor who are greater or equal to 37 weeks. Perform and record initial prenatal history and physical on patients in OB ER and labor and delivery (L&D). Provide routine prenatal and intrapartum care and document admission, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum orders for low risk women. Provide out-patient prenatal, gynecologic and women’s health care services for low risk women. Evaluation and examination of complicated patients in the high risk obstetric clinic, reproductive health clinic, OBER and labor and delivery and present to OB/GYN for management plan, and document orders/implementation. Provide care according to the collaborative practice agreements at UI Health. Provide sexually-transmitted infection treatment to partners of patients. Perform initial infant evaluation and initiate emergency measures when indicated. Interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications including controlled substances. Administer local anesthesia, perform routine deliveries and episiotomies. Work collaboratively with other staff members of the OB care team. Provide 24 hour 7 days per week in-house coverage for the midwifery practice including back up call. Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms, insurance forms and clearance. Perform other related duties and projects as the clinical practice evolves. Professional Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. Participate in Departmental/hospital QI peer review and peer review processes. Identify and participate in quality –improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiating change as appropriate. Obtain formal and/or independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Participate in obstetrical, gynecological and midwifery research activities. Teaching/Outreach Participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare staff, disciplines through supervising, teaching and mentoring Participate in lectures and skills laboratories, case conferences, and assist with curriculum development and instruction. Responsible for assessment and performance evaluations of Advanced Practice nursing students, medical students and residents Participate in community activities to help educate patients, their families and community members Required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois health System Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Act as liaison between school leadership, Chicago Public Schools and health care providers. Oversee local clinics including manages staff, vacations and other day-to-day operations. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Position Summary Report to the Director of Health Social Work and take direction from leadership under the Department of Health Social Work. The Extra Help Medical Social Consultant (Social Worker) provides counseling, comprehensive psychosocial assessment and related functions for patients identified as needing Social Work support or intervention. Serves as collaborative partner with the members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate an appropriate transitional care plan. A progression of responsibility is evident in this series and ranges from simple, routine, and repetitive duties performed to duties that are complex and highly diversified requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment performed under administrative direction. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Meets directly with patient/family to perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment including social, emotional, cultural, mental status, environmental and financial circumstances in conjunction with an interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. Recommends a plan of intervention based on mutually established goals. 2. Conducts and documents initial psychosocial assessment, appropriate interventions, and expected transition in a comprehensive, clear, timely and legible manner, addressing: a. Reactions to illness and different abilities, especially the chronically and terminally ill. b. Adjustment to the medical setting and compliance with the treatment plan c. Adjustment/coping with post-hospital/clinic care needs and linkage to community resources e. Coordinates groups for supportive interventions or educational opportunities f. Addresses financial issues related to insurance coverage and payment, refers to Financial Case Management Unit g. Conflict resolution, management of complex family dynamics impacting plan of care and discharge planning, coordination of complex clinical case conferences h. Investigation, management and reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of minor children and vulnerable adults. Facilitates involvement of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS). Facilitates involvement of Illinois Department on Aging. Identifies, reports, provides intervention, offers safety planning, and documents cases of suspected Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence of adults. Facilitates involvement of Chicago Police Department when deemed necessary j. Provides supportive care for patients considered for hospice/palliative care and participates in family meetings to discuss goals of care and end of life planning i. Assesses for depression and suicidal ideation using validated tools. Addresses psychiatric symptoms and substance use disorders k. Address needs for patients who are unhoused l. Performs assessments of the physical environment and adequacy of support systems to prevent a crisis and/or hospitalization. 3. Projects include but not limited to Social Work-related tasks: a. Quality Improvement committees and other committees where Social Work involvement is warranted 4. Coverage/Training/Clinical Performance Activities may include: a. Provide Cross Coverage to other clinics and inpatient medical units as assigned b. Assist with training new staff and student interns c. Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including LOS, avoidable days, resource utilization, discharge barriers, cost per case, readmission rates and denials d. Uses data to drive decisions and plan/implement performance improvement strategies related to social work for assigned patients/units, including financial, clinical, quality, and patient satisfaction data e. Collects data for discharge delays, over-utilization of resources, avoidable days, and other data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators f. Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of tools in collaboration with healthcare team g. Assumes responsibility for professional development and social work clinical education requirements by participating in workshops, conferences and/or in-services 5. Based on Program needs, develop and lead Groups or education sessions 6. Provide any functions that may be considered appropriate to the role or services as a Social Worker 8. Psychiatric transfers 7. Maintains competency for Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Licensure (LCSW) and credentialing of program to allow for the ability to generate revenue under billing of services. 9. Other Duties as assigned Inpatient and Ambulatory Medical Social Work Manages discharge planning through placement coordination and resource utilization a. Actively participates in the stages of discharge planning and ensures that the plan of care is coordinated, facilitated, and effectively communicated to the Physician, healthcare team, patient/designated caregiver(s) b. Attends daily Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDRs) or Unit/Clinic based rounds c. Utilize appropriate software to cultivate resources mapped directly from the Patient’s medical, social, and cultural needs, insurance coverage, financial status, geographical preference, and physician recommendations d. Coordinates action plans when barriers are present to facilitate resolution e. Escalates to supervisor/director when barriers are present to facilitate resolution. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. Utilizes advanced conflict resolution. This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Summary The Staff Nurse I (Infusion Nurse) provides direct patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and the Relationship-Based Care model. This role integrates Shared Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, and standards of nursing excellence to improve patient outcomes while functioning as an interdisciplinary team member in support of unit and organizational goals. The Staff Nurse I upholds the mission, vision, and values of the University of Illinois Hospital and adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, compliance programs, policies, procedures, and all regulatory and accreditation standards. This position requires a Registered Nurse with experience in IV infusion therapy and knowledge of transplantation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant physicians and surgeons, responsibilities vary by assignment and may include care of patients in kidney, pancreas, liver, and/or small bowel transplant programs. Duties & Responsibilities Complete required orientation program and unit-specific competencies. Administer and monitor all infusions in the outpatient transplant clinic. Provide pre-donation testing as needed to evaluate living donors. 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. The Infusion Nurse facilitates with order entry, 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. The Infusion Nurse will also collect critical lab results and escalate to appropriate providers 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. Attends and participates in QAPI, listing, department, and multidisciplinary planning meetings and other meetings as needed. Collaborates with other nurses and physicians to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and student. Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health’s values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean safe, and therapeutic environment. Initiates, conducts, and analyzes evidence based practice research to improve patient care outcomes. Serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resources to other nursing staff and students. Obtains Transplant Certification or Nephrology Certification within 2 years of employment. Provides nursing cross coverage and assistance in the Transplant Clinic with patient education, staple and suture removal. Assist with orders entry, result follow up and other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
