jobs in Glendale Heights, IL

Nursing Jobs in Glendale Heights, IL

UI Health - Staff Nurse I- Neonatal ICU (Evenings)

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 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. 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. Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. 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, support staff and students. Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

CNO

16 hours ago

UI Health - Nurse Administrator- Quality Diagnostic Nursing

UI Health Chicago, IL

Position Summary Under the administrative direction of the ACNO or Director, the Hospital Operations Administrator (HOA) RN represents UI Health management staff by providing administrative direction and support to all departments and areas. The Nurse Administrator RN will report and document all violations of the rules, regulations and policies of UI Health. The Nurse Administrator RN exemplifies the UI Health mission, vision, values, and acts in accordance with UI Health policies and procedures. Duties & Responsibilities Provide quality supervision to all areas of nursing procedural care direction, problem solving and discipline. Develop effective clinical strategies to lead and support decision making and actions for procedural areas. May intervene and take immediate action when the supervisor and/or nursing leadership is unwilling or unable to do so. Mentor and coach nursing staff and create an environment of professional growth by demonstrating proficient quality leadership skills at the nursing division level. Initiate investigation of incidents that will result in quality liability exposure to UI Health and make notification to the department of Risk Management. Deliver timely reports/communication to department directors regarding quality operational problems that occur within their respective departments. Work closely with all nursing procedural areas to resolve quality issues and concerns. Locate and procure material and human resources that are necessary for the continuous quality operation of the UI Health. Take whatever action is necessary to ensure quality patient care and the integrity of UI Health. Assist department Executive/Senior Leadership in nursing quality departmental operations through engagement, flexibility, and project involvement. Articulate standards and monitor compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulation, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the Hospital. Translate the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable goals and sustainable nursing quality programs. Utilize clinical information systems, to promote safety, quality and cost-effective care. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.