What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Nurse I, Primary Care, Full-Time, Days position at UChicago Medicine?
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Clinic Nurse I (RN)with our Primary Care Clinic at our main Hyde Park location. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
Under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, the Clinic Nurse I (RN) p rovides patient services in the clinical and research area. Performs a wide variety of nursing care services to patients under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Supervisor, Physician Director of the practice, and/or Director of Outpatient Operations. Such services can be therapeutic or diagnostic procedures and/or administration of medication. May participate in all aspects of research clinical trial administration, including: screening, recruitment and interviewing of subject, collection of data from hospital records, telephone follow-up with subjects, and some data entry.
Essential Job Functions
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities .
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Clinic Nurse I (RN)with our Primary Care Clinic at our main Hyde Park location. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
Under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, the Clinic Nurse I (RN) p rovides patient services in the clinical and research area. Performs a wide variety of nursing care services to patients under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Supervisor, Physician Director of the practice, and/or Director of Outpatient Operations. Such services can be therapeutic or diagnostic procedures and/or administration of medication. May participate in all aspects of research clinical trial administration, including: screening, recruitment and interviewing of subject, collection of data from hospital records, telephone follow-up with subjects, and some data entry.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the Clinical Nursing Manager nurse and directed by Nurse Practice Act and Hospital and Patient Services Sector policies and procedures
- Utilizes the educational assessment of the patient and family which is performed by the R.N. to appropriately implement, evaluate and document patient and family education
- Observes and records vital signs, assesses patient reactions and reports changes to Licensed Medical Physician
- Assists the physician with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures
- Assists with prostate biopsies, cystoscopies and other procedure as needed
- Assists with the collection of specimens and phlebotomy
- Documents all aspects of nursing care performed and reflect the critical pathway or the plan of care according to hospital policies and procedures
- Collaborates with the Licensed Medical Physician in formulating plans of care for assigned patients
- Interacts with multidisciplinary team members to positively influence patient centered care and focus on problem solving. Works with the patient care team to carry out the agreed upon plan of care
- RN License in state of Illinois
- Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Successful completion of pharmacy course preferred
- 1 years of experience as an RN
- Ambulatory nursing experience preferred
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days - 8:00am-4:30pm
- Work Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: Primary Care
- CBA Code: NNU
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities .
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .
