Staff Nurse - 8E Adult Psychiatry

Overview

Hiring Department: 8E Adult Psychiatry

Location:

Main Hosital, Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

FTE: 0

Work Schedule:

As available for all shifts

Shift: Extra Help

Number of Positions: 3

Posting Open Date: 02/02/2026

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

About UI Health:
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research. It is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and includes a clinical enterprise with 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 and regional campuses.

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This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

• 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.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Assures safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.
• Demonstrates in-depth clinical knowledge, skills, and expertise.
• Performs interventions as prescribed by the provider by verifying and implementing orders from physician and/or advance practice nurse.
• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family.
• Facilitates therapeutic, informational, or task-oriented groups specific to the discipline of a nurse.
• Adheres to UI Health’s Code of Conduct.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• All other RN duties
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• 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.

• BSN Graduate
• 1 - 2 years of inpatient Med/Psych experience
• Psychiatric Nurse certification a plus

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

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

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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.