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The University of Illinois
Extra Help - Staff Nurse
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A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,497 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Extra Help - Staff Nurse McKinley Health Center Job Summary Provides direct care and health education for patients, including but not limited to, those with acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, by utilizing the nursing process: assessment of the patient's problem, development and implementation of a nursing care plan, evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan, and revision of the plan of care as needed. Duties & Responsibilities Provides direct patient care and health education activities by utilizing the nursing process. Performs nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures and standing orders. Works in a variety of settings: Immunization & Travel Clinic, Women's Health Clinic, and Medical Clinics, including rotating to Acute Care Clinic on Saturdays and/or occasional holidays. Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician. Assists Physician and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant as needed. Maintains unit flow by assisting fellow staff members, as needed, including but not limited to: check in and prepares patients for appointments; answers phones from other departments, assumes duties of Medical Assistant and clerks as needed. Functions as an Office Nurse when designated. Functions as unit Charge Nurse when designated. The Charge Nurse works directly under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse III and reports daily to the Administrative Nurse. Specific duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the clinical area to which assigned. Collaborates in the development and implementation of unit goals, policies and procedures. Assists in the orientation of new unit personnel. Maintains professional skills and knowledge. Participates in unit Quality Assessment Programs. Accepts committee appointments. Responsible and accountable to support and ensure a culture of safety, quality and risk management including compliance with ethics. Assumes appropriate related additional duties to further the mission of the unit. Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing or four-year degree. Nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting. Previous experience administering and handling allergy shots, including following appropriate injection procedures, patient safety protocols, and post-administration monitoring. McKinley Health Center aims to provide high-quality ambulatory healthcare and health education to students and medical expertise to University leadership. The Center is also accredited through the Accreditation Associate for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Employees at MHC are required to provide proof of certain immunizations according to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. To review the full policy, please click here - Immunizations . Our staff works on campus with an academically talented and diverse student population representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including international students. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.