Essential Responsibilities

 

Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care in the transplant clinic and personnel utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework in order to ensure quality patient care and work flow.

Provides direct patient patient care in the transplant infusion center. Oversees the transplant infusion scheduling operations. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments, and reviews staff schedules. The Administrative Nurse I takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Administrative Nurse I functions as role model who directs patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

 

 

 

 

Clinical

 

• Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies
• Provides direct patient care in the transplant infusion center; demonstrating clinical knowledge, skills and expertise.
• Oversees transplant infusion scheduling operations.
• Makes patient care assignment and changes assignment as required according patient’s/unit’s needs
• Reviews staff schedules utilizing Electronic scheduling tool.
• Coordinates staff breaks/lunches to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Directs work flow to facilitate timely patient care.
• Acts as a resource for unit personnel and aids in resolving questions related to policy, standards, and procedures
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, conflict management and customer service skills in serving as a role model and problem solver for the organization and unit.
• Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
• Recognizes and responds to patient care issues providing direction, feedback and follow-up to staff, manager and other healthcare team members.
• Contributes feedback to performance evaluation of unit personnel.
• Procures necessary clinical supplies and equipment. Follows up on repairs/maintenance of equipment as needed.

• Builds collaborative relationships with physicians to promote teamwork.
• Maintains overall knowledge of all patients’ status in order to assist nursing and medical team members.
• 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.
• Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
• Actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership on a governing council; 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).
• Assists in accountability of other staff members to enhance job skills and maintaining conditions of employment (i.e. competencies, CPR, and licensure).
• Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice.

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, 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

• Serves as a role model and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
• In collaboration with Clinic Director, assists with unit-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff
• 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 in 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 Clinic Director acts 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 Clinic 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.

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN required. MSN preferred.

Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse from the State of Illinois. Current AHA BLS/CPR and ACLS Required.

2 years of nursing experience ambulatory setting and 2 years nursing experience in an inpatient setting preferred. Strong IV insertion skills and infusion skills.

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

Is self-directed and works well in groups/teams exercising sound clinical judgment

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.