Registered Nurse - UCM Medical Group NNU

The University of Chicago Medicineabout 1 year ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system as a Registered Nurse at UChicago Medicine Care Network’s River East clinic. Work alongside our ENT team in a modern outpatient center offering a wide range of care services. This is a 100% onsite position located in the greater Chicagoland area, where you will provide professional nursing care, act as the primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians, and participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
  • Documents health history, chief complaint, vital signs, and assesses disease condition.
  • Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, care standards, and federal/state regulations.
  • Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers medications, and monitors treatment progress.
  • Delegates tasks as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act and consults physicians or other health providers when necessary.
  • Educates patients and families on health status, maintenance, and management of conditions.
  • Documents assessments and interventions using established medical record systems.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Tracks quality assurance data and monitors care management.
  • Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
  • Posts test and examination results and responds to treatment-related phone calls.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
  • Minimum of one year professional nursing experience.
  • Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
  • Prior clinic experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Sign-On Bonus: Eligible for up to $5,000.
  • Compensation: Pay range based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and current market data, with variations determined by candidate qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
  • Access to a comprehensive suite of healthcare and employee benefits as detailed on our Benefits page.

Required Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring
Documentation
Patient Assessment
BLS Certification
Medical Record Keeping
Nursing Care Planning
Patient Education
Team Collaboration
Medication Administration