Staff Nurse, Neuro ICU - Full-Time, Nights

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the 8N/8S Neuro Intensive Care Unit department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. This department is an 24 bed patient unit, that is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients with complex neurological conditions. Our team is committed to staying at the forefront of clinical research, constantly seeking new treatment options and best practices to improve patient outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced equipment available, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of our patient population. We invest heavily in the latest technology and equipment to ensure our team has everything they need to provide the best possible care. You’ll work alongside some of the industry's most skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages growth, learning, and innovation.

A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided.

The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs.
Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients.
Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients.
Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager.
Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, being a resource person and working as a team member.
Assists Care Center in development/attainment of goals and objectives.
Uses clinical pathways and/or plans of care incorporating standards of practice.
Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meeting needs.
Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program
Current Illinois RN license
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

BSN degree or higher
2+ years of ICU experience

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9)
Shift: Nights, 7pm-7:30am
Work Location: Onsite (Center for Care and Discovery)
Unit/Department: 8N/8S Neuro ICU
CBA Code: NNU

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