Position SummaryStaff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical
Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.
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.
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.
Other duties as assigned
Professional/Leadership
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.
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).
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.
Organizational
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 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.
Education/Research
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.
Reporting Structure
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.
Our Values and UI CARE (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) Standards
Compassion: We will treat our patients and their families with kindness and compassion and strive to better understand
and respond to their needs.
Accountability: We will hold ourselves accountable as an organization and as individuals to act ethically and responsibly
in everything we do, to be excellent stewards of our natural and financial resources and to be transparent in our actions.
We will make every effort to reduce waste in all forms, including waste that impacts human health.
Respect: We will act with respect, openness and honesty in our relationships with patients, families and coworkers. We
will work collaboratively to promote the well-being of the communities we serve and to advance patient care, education
and research.
Excellence: We will work as a team to leverage best practices and innovation in providing the highest-quality care for our
patients and families. We will devote ourselves to continuously improve in everything we do.