Essential Responsibilities:

Clinical:

Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.

Develops, coordinates and/or mentors staff in patient care plan development and ongoing clinical assessment. 

Uses clinical expertise to collaborate with nursing staff and health care team to improve patient outcomes.

Consults with and implements orders from physician by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.

Assesses, engages and obtains clinical information from multidisciplinary team, patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan

Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patients changing needs.

Engages nursing and 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.

Professional Leadership:

Collaborate with nursing director on new staff orientation.

Meets with new orientee to ensure orientation packet is being completed.

Supports staffing s needed.

Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession. Assists in the coordination and management of daily unit activities.

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.

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).

Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice.

Organizational:

Adheres to the UI Health 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 Medical Center Learning 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.

Collaborates with, supports and participates in departmental and organizational education and initiatives through Clinical Practice and Professional Development.   

Educational / Research:

Collaborates with other nurses and physicians to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students

Assesses and analyzes education needs of colleagues, staff and students.

Plans, presents and evaluates of learning/educational experiences for staff and students

Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence based practice research to improve patient care outcomes.

Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to other nursing staff and students.

Accesses Medical Center intranet for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure and other information pertinent to practice

Conducts and supports other nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts on the unit and across 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 ACNO/Director/Manager/Physician, 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/Manager/ Physician meet on an as needed basis for coaching and mentoring where support, guidance and direction can be given. The CNCII provides and receives input from peers regarding practice/performance.  

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse from the State of Illinois

BSN required, Masters of Science in Nursing preferred

Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications 

Two (2) years of related relevant nursing experience required

Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, families and health care providers

Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in Cerner with on-the-job training

Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required. 

Shift: 7am -3:30pm