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UI Health - Administrative Nurse I - 8W Oncology Unit (100% Full-Time, Flex Nights)

Hiring Department: 8W Med/Surg Oncology Unit

Location: Main Hospital, Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1037962

FTE: 1 (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: (2) 12 hour shifts & (2) 8 hour shifts per week

Shift: Flex Nights

# of Positions: 1

Posting Open Date: 11/12/2025

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $40.53/hr to $88.53/hr*. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This position is 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

Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care, related unit activities and personnel on an assigned shift utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework in order to ensure quality patient care and workflow. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing the nursing service of an assigned unit, with responsibility for implementation and modification of patient care plans. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor(s) to accomplish:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family.
• Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, 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.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• In collaboration with Patient Care Manager/Director/CNCII assists with unit-based quality/research initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff.
• Maintains overall knowledge of all patients’ status in order to assist nursing and medical team members and directs workflow to facilitate timely patient admission and discharge.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse as assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. Acts as a resource for unit personnel and aids in resolving questions related to policy, standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, conflict management and customer service skills in serving as a role model and problem solver for the organization and unit.
• Recognizes and responds to patient care issues providing direction, feedback and follow-up to staff, manager and other healthcare team members.
• Procures necessary clinical supplies and equipment. Follows up on repairs/maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Contributes feedback to performance evaluation of unit personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• One (1) year minimum of professional nursing experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in an area relevant to their clinical area.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
• Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.

Only candidates meeting the above requirements will be considered for this role. New graduate nurses do not qualify for this role if they do not meet the above requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of RN as well as charge nurse experience in the Oncology (Med-Surg) unit preferred.
• Current ONS/BMT certified preferred.

To Apply:

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

• Your RN degree(s) information and award date under the Education section
• List your IL RN license number and award date, BLS & ACLS credential number and expiration date, and any additional certifications, in the certification/ licensure sections.
• Include a detailed employment history clearly listing your nursing and leadership 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.

The required information listed above must be included on the application itself. Failure to include any of the information above will disqualify your application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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