UI Health - Administrative Nurse I - 8E Adult Psychiatry (100% Full Time, Evenings)

Position Overview

Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care, related unit activities and personnel on an assigned shift using the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model. The role involves identifying work priorities, coordinating daily assignments and staff scheduling, and implementing/modifying patient care plans to ensure quality patient care and efficient workflow under general supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies
• Provides direct patient care on specified units (modified assignment), demonstrating clinical knowledge, skills, and expertise
• Makes and adjusts patient care assignments using the Nurse Patient Assessment System (NPAS) criteria
• Coordinates staff breaks/lunches to ensure continuity of patient care
• Works closely with BAA to maintain a balanced schedule
• Directs workflow to facilitate timely patient admission and discharge
• Acts as a resource for unit personnel and resolves queries related to policy, standards, and procedures
• Demonstrates critical thinking, conflict management, and excellent customer service
• Delegates tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides ongoing support and feedback
• Provides direction, feedback, and follow-up on patient care issues to staff and managers
• Contributes to performance evaluations of unit personnel
• Procures clinical supplies and equipment and follows up on repairs/maintenance as needed
• Builds collaborative relationships with physicians to promote teamwork
• Maintains overall knowledge of patients' status to assist nursing and medical team members
• Advocates for patients, families, the community, and the nursing profession
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research and current standards to provide quality patient care
• Supports Shared Leadership as the nursing governance model, including participation on a governing council
• Adheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct and nursing time, overtime, and attendance policies
• Utilizes established communication channels to escalate or resolve patient care issues
• Identifies recurring clinical or unit practice problems and participates in problem-solving initiatives
• Serves as a role model and resource to nursing staff and students
• Collaborates with leadership (ANIII/Director/CNCII/Senior Director) on unit-based quality initiatives and staff education
• Accesses the medical center intranet/outlook for timely communication regarding policy and procedure changes
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned