UI Health - Extra Help Staff Nurse I - Hematology/Oncology - Provider Clinic

Hiring Department: Hematology/Oncology - Provider Clinic

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042240

FTE : 0

Work Schedule –

Shift

of Position: 1

Posting Date: 7/24/2026

Salary: The previously determined range for this position is $59/hr

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)

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 eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice.

This position integrates professional practice model, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.

The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.

The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation program, unit-specific competencies, and cross training across oncology disease group specialties.
• Prepares for provider clinics by reviewing assigned provider schedules and patient assignments, assists with patient rooming, handles patient concerns, responds to EPIC In Basket, responds to patient communications, and performs oncology care coordination.
• Supports patient treatment and care plans, coordinating with Hematology/Oncology Infusion Center staff, and performing patient nurse visits.
• Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant, and/or advanced practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic health record.
• Shares information and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote effective patient care.
• Recognizes and treats cancer-related issues.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to changing patient needs.
• Teaches patients and families regarding treatment expectations.
• Advocates for patients, families, significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Supports quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction, and a clean, safe, therapeutic environment.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff, and students.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification and other required unit-specific certifications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills that support therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and health care providers.
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record with on-the-job training.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.
• Ability to work a minimum of 2 days/week, required.
• One year prior Registered Nurse experience, required.
• Current Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification or obtained prior to hire, required.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Hematology, oncology, and/or ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in groups and teams while exercising sound clinical judgment.
• In-depth knowledge of outpatient oncology center nursing operations preferred.
• Flexibility to adjust work days to department operational needs

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.

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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.