Staff Nurse I

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 19, 2024
Staff Nurse I Staff Nurse I Hiring Department: Positive Health Solutions Location: Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028273 Posting Close Date: 12/2/24 Salary Range: $30.19-$40.00 Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. *This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work - Not Remote).* The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu. Description: Position Summary Primary function of Staff Nurse 1 is direct patient care to our HIV population, patients seeking Gender affirming care, Prep, Infectious Disease and general primary care, by assisting in the daily activities of clinic operation. Responsibilities include providing education for the patient and legal guardian when appropriate, triaging phone calls, refilling medications (under direction of Provider), preparing patient for clinic appointment. The Staff Nurse I works under general supervision. Duties & Responsibilities - Educating patient and/or family regarding disease process and medication management. - Triage patient phone calls and consult with Provider when needed - Refill medication (under direction of Provider), and work with pharmacies and insurance to obtain Prior Authorizations when needed - Follows established protocol for ordering required labs - Document information in patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR) - Obtains specimens including blood and urine - Schedules tests, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as ordered by Provider - Complete referrals as ordered by the provider - Takes and records patient vital signs including blood pressure, height weight, temperature, pulse and notifies Provider of significant changes - Report any changes in patient to provider -Maintains a team centered approach to patient care by working closely with fellow nursing staff, Case Managers and Support Staff to take care of patient needs. -Maintains a good working relationship with Providers, by communicating patient needs and efficiently responding to Provider requests for patient care follow up. -Work on CQI projects under direction of Administrative RN II to ensure compliance with HRSA funding. -Provides input into unit deficiencies, procedure revisions -Assists with reporting as necessary. -Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required. Experience working with diverse population preferred Preferred ability to perform at an intermediate level with computer skills. Experience with Epic preferred Preferred ability to perform multiple tasks and assess/triage patient situations to determine the level of need. Preferred Qualifications FY25 Benefit Booklet: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee/fy2025-benefit-choice-resources.html *NOTE: Each posting requires a separate on-line application. Applications cannot be re-used.* Submission of application including complete work and education history is required; all information submitted will be verified. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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