Nursing Technician- Short Stay Unit

Hiring Department: Short Stay Unit
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024625
FTE : 1
Work Schedule – 40 hrs per week
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 4/26/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical
Provides patient support and education, as needed, throughout their stay in the Short Stay Unit.
Assists the RN with duties
Completes forms according to Short Stay Unit and UI Health guidelines.
Enters electronic procedure documentation according to Short Stay Unit and UI Health guidelines.
Restocks supply area and POCT room as needed.
Assists in the pre/post area as needed, including patient care and restocking of patient care areas and nursing station.
Assumes responsibility for their own professional growth.
Assists with quality assurance data collection and review related to pre and post procedure care.
Provides documentation to facilitate proper patient billing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Transports patients to facilitate throughput and improve patient experience.
Provides support at the front desk with answering phones and other duties assigned to them by the charge nurse.
Disclaimer
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Job Description
Professional/Leadership
Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others and the community.
Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
Demonstrates accountability for job performance by seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge.
Maintains conditions of employment (Nurse Assistant Certificate, BLS and other required unit-specific requirements).
Organizational
Adheres to the 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 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 staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students
Serves as a resource to other nursing staff and students
Accesses Medical Center 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 at 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 under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) who provides direction and supervision on a continual basis. The Director/Manager/CNCII, acting as coach and mentor, provides additional 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/Manager meet

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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