This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12026049 Staff Nurse I - MHC

McKinley Health Center

Applications are now being accepted for the Staff Nurse I - MHC position at the McKinley Health Center, University of Illinois.

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 - https://public.powerdms.com/UIUC/documents/1455696/Employee Immunization.

Our staff works on campus with an academically talented and ethnically diverse student population, including international students totaling 22.2 percent of the total student population, 18.8 percent for Asian American students, 11 percent for Latinx/e students, 5.0 percent for African American students, and 3.2 percent for multiracial students, with a total enrollment of over 56,000 students.

Job Summary

For the McKinley Health Center, utilizes the nursing process to provide direct care and health education for patients, including but not limited to, those with acute and chronic illnesses and injuries: 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.

Physical Demands

Walking : Frequently

Stairs : Occasionally

Sitting : Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying : Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling : Occasionally

Bending/Stooping : Occasionally

Kneeling : Occasionally

Squatting/Crouching : Occasionally

Additional Physical Demands

Individuals in this position will be required to interact with and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered P ofessional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• CPR/AED Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or four-year degree
• Nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2740 - Staff Nurse I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/18/2024. This is a bargain position and as such the salary is driven by the collective bargaining agreement, the rate of pay for this position is \$31.24/hour. Work for this position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University\'s Workplace Flexibility policy.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 18, 2024 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you