Registered Nurse (RN)

Staff Nurse, DCAM Pre-Op/PACU – Full-Time, Days

$40.95 - $76.94 / hour

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in our DCAM Pre-Op/PACU department at our Hyde Park campus. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will work alongside physicians and multidisciplinary teams committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity located in Hyde Park. As a Staff Nurse in the DCAM Pre-Op/PACU, you will provide nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative experience. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the nursing services provided. The Staff Nurse collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote patient safety, positive outcomes, and an excellent patient experience. Essential Job Functions • Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care. • Provides preoperative and postoperative nursing care based on established standards of practice. • Prepares patients for surgical and procedural services, including verification of required documentation, testing, and physician orders. • Monitors patients during recovery from anesthesia and promptly communicates changes in condition. • Assesses pain, respiratory status, cardiovascular status, level of consciousness, and readiness for discharge. • Administers medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments according to physician orders and hospital policy. • Provides patient and family education related to procedures, recovery, medications, and discharge instructions. • Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate safe and efficient patient care. • Documents assessments, interventions, medications, patient responses, and discharge planning according to hospital standards. • Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions. • Maintains current knowledge of emergency procedures and responds appropriately to urgent clinical situations. • Completes required unit-based and hospital competencies. • Maintains compliance with infection-prevention, patient-safety, and regulatory requirements. • Participates in staff meetings, educational programs, quality-improvement initiatives, and departmental activities. • Contributes to a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, staff engagement, and patient satisfaction. • Assumes charge nurse or preceptor responsibilities as assigned. • Supports the efficient use of time, supplies, equipment, and personnel. Required Qualifications • Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing. • Associate Degree in Nursing or higher. • Current Illinois Registered Nurse license. • Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor of Science in Nursing. • Previous Pre-Op, PACU, critical care, emergency department, or perioperative nursing experience. • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification. • Experience caring for patients recovering from anesthesia or sedation. Position Details • Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full-Time Regular • Shift: Days, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. • Work Location: Onsite – Hyde Park • Unit/Department: DCAM Pre-Op/PACU • Cost Center: 33012 • CBA Code: NNU • Requisition Number: 3473

UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL

Staff Nurse

$40.95 - $76.94 / hour

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a Staff Nurse in our Perio & Procedural department. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness. In this role, the Staff Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills and standards of practice which provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care being provided. Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision. The nurse is part of the multi-disciplinary team which works collaboratively in providing care to patients. Essential Job Functions Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists Maintains current CPR certification Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety. Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel Actively participates in unit staff meeting Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are Participates in weekly scheduled in-service Required Qualifications Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing Associate of Science in Nursing or higher Current Illinois RN license Active BLS Certification Preferred Qualifications 2 years of Surgical-ICU experience ACLS Position Details Job Type/FTE: 1.00 Shift: 7 AM- 5:30 PM Work Location: Hyde Park Unit/Department: Periop and Procedural CBA Code: NNU

Nurse Navigator, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI), Full-Time, Days

$98,200 - $114,600 / year

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Nurse Navigator with our Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Clinic at our main South Loop and Hinsdale location. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care. Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, coordinates the care of patients through the disease process. Acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Evaluates and manages patient symptoms before during and after treatment. Essential Job Functions: Provides care coordination & patient education to patients in MSK service line. Supports discharge planning for the MSK service line. Supports transitioning of trauma/OON patients to providers within network. Facilitates resolution to patient care gaps and monitors follow up/completion by both proactively reaching out to patients and addressing direct phone calls and messages from patients. Acts as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical team. 5Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan. Clinical documentation review to improve LOS. Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies. Serves as primary point of contact for patients discharged from the hospital to address questions and patient care needs to prevent readmission or an emergency room visit. May be responsible for direct patient care Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license. Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients. Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments. Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Nurse in Specialty area preferred or in process. Position Details: Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.00 FTE) Shift: Days Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: OBGYN CBA Code: Non-Union

Oncology

Oncology Nurse Navigator - Full-Time, Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Medical Group , as an Oncology Nurse Navigator at our Tinley Park clinic. Here you will work alongside our Oncology team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Our oncology clinics provide comprehensive cancer for adult patients across a wide range of cancer types and treatments. Each location is staffed by experienced general oncology specialists and offers integrated services designed to support patients at every stage of care, including palliative care to enhance quality of life throughout treatment and beyond. Under the direction of clinical leadership and in collaboration with the program support team, coordinates the care of patients through the disease process. Acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Evaluates and manages patient symptoms before during and after treatment. Essential Job Functions Acts as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical team. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Facilitates resolution to patient needs and monitors follow up. Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan. Coordinates discharge planning with the patient’s family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians. Works with patients and family members to ensure discharge instructions are understood and followed. Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies. Coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference. Documents recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences. Helps develop a treatment plan that is understandable and feasible to the patient. Serves as clinical partner and escalation point for Intake Coordinators. Promotes community education and increases prevention awareness and early-detection screening programs. May be responsible for direct patient care Performs other duties assigned. Required Qualifications Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license. Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing with BSN Minimum of two years hematology/oncology clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of oncology including protocol therapy and data management. Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments. Excellent interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Oncology Certified Nurse OCN Certification ONS Chemotherapy Provider Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE Shift: Days - 8 am - 5 pm 8-hour shifts, possibility to switch to 10 hour shifts after training Work Location: Onsite - Tinley Park Unit/Department: Oncology CBA Code: Non-Union

ICU

Staff Nurse, Multispecialty ICU - Full-Time, Nights