Extra Help Staff Nurse I - Sickle Cell Clinic

Hiring Department: Sickle Cell Clinic

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042102

Shift: Days/Evenings

Posting Open Date: 7/27/2026

Salary: The previously determined rate for this position is $58.00/hr.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago.

UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is NOT intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Conduct original research, publications, and related activities in the area of sickle cell disease.
• Perform RN duties.
• Completes required learning modules
•  Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
•  Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice.
• Clinical
• Perform interventions as prescribed by the provider by verifying and implementing orders from physician and/or advance practice nurse.
• Promotes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
• Demonstrates in-depth clinical knowledge, skills and expertise.
• Serve as a Healthcare Operations ‘consultant’; Translating operational information between nursing at all levels and systems engineers, analysts or designers using a variety of techniques focused on improving outcomes.
• • Assist with special projects and perform other related tasks as needed
• Adheres to Nursing's time, overtime, and attendance policies
• Develops, implements and updates the patient's plan of care on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family..
• Follow up and inform the physicians of abnormal lab results.
• Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
• demonstrates nursing procedures and techniques to assure staff’s ability to render_x000d_ effective care.x000d
• Provides clinical guidance during the staffing process and assists in long range planning for resource distribution prioritization.
•  Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Assures safety and security of patients, significant others and staff.
• Complies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance, and fit testing requirements.
• standardizing human resource processes, fiscal responsibility in nursing, and implement solutions for efficiency and improved employee / patient satisfaction in nursing.
• Teach patients and the families regarding treatment expectations.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Out of state and compact licenses are not accepted.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

READ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW THOROUGHLY

NEW GRAD NURSES MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR RN PROGRAM AND HAVE SAT AND PASSED THE NCLEX EXAM TO MEET THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE. INCLUDE ON APPLICATION.

Important Application Instructions

Click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application including:

• List your RN degree(s) information and award date under the Education section.
• List your IL RN license number and award date, BLS and ACLS credential number and expiration date in the certification/ licensure sections.
• New nurse graduates must include their NCLEX exam and pass date if they have not yet received their IL RN license. New nurse graduates who have not yet taken the NCLEX will not be considered for this role as they do not meet the IL RN license eligibility requirements.
• Include a detailed employment history clearly listing your nurse experience, and the unit/department the role was in, along with hours per week. This information must be included even if a resume is uploaded.
• You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas to supplement your application. Please note, the required information listed above must be included on the application itself.
• A blank application will disqualify you. Make sure to complete the application in addition to attaching your resume.
• Internal candidates must complete all sections of the application with the required information to be considered for this role.
• Incomplete or omitted information may fail to qualify you and thus disqualify your application.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.