Staff Nurse I - Hematology/Oncology Clinic (Clinic) (Day Shift)

Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Requirements include:

1. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
2. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications.
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
4. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
5. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
6. One-year prior RN experience required.
7. Current Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy certification required prior to hire.

Key Attractors of Nursing at UI Health:

• Highly competitive salaries based on experience and education
• Tuition waivers
• Tuition discounts for dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement for outstanding student loans
• Certification bonuses and reimbursements
• Robust paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, floating holidays, paid holidays and gift days
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement packages

There are permanent positions available. For a listing of these positions, please click on the link below or email nursejob@uic.edu.

To Apply:

For fullest consideration, please submit a complete application and supplemental resume to the link below:

uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14465?c=uic&source=NHCN

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.