UI Health - Extra Help Staff Nurse I - Hospital Transplant)

Hiring Department: Transplant

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040615

FTE : 0.00

Work Schedule –

Shift

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 4/6/2026

Salary: The rate for this position is $58/hr

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

The Extra Help 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 Extra Help 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 Extra Help 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 ongoing 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 advanced 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, 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 applicable governing or accrediting 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 clinical resource to nursing staff, support staff, and students.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet those needs.
• Provides clinical care and coordination for patients across assigned transplant programs as applicable.
• Provides post-donor follow-up care as needed.
• Assesses, plans, and evaluates interventions for patients seen in clinic and those followed remotely.
• Monitors and follows up on diagnostic studies and communicates results to providers as appropriate.
• Responds to patient communications, including phone calls and electronic health portal inquiries.
• Facilitates prescription renewal and refill requests in collaboration with providers.
• Communicates and escalates patient issues or concerns to physicians and the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner.
• Ensures clinical coordination activities comply with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and program-specific requirements.
• Participates in departmental, organizational, and shared governance activities in support of unit and institutional goals.
• Participates in or supports evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
• Floats within the assigned department or specialty area as scheduled or as operational needs require.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

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.
• Minimum two (2) years of RN experience required.
• Graduation from an accrediate BSN program required.
• Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish Speaking preferred
  
  
  

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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