Staff Nurse I - MHC (Flex)
Staff Nurse I - MHC (Flex)McKinley Health Center McKinley Health Center aims to provide high-quality ambulatory healthcare and health education to students and medical expertise to University leadership. The Center is also accredited through the Accreditation Associate for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Employees at MHC are required to provide proof of certain immunizations according to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. To review the full policy, please click here -Immunizations.
Our staff works on campus with an academically talented and ethnically diverse student population, including international students totaling 22.2 percent of the total student population, 18.8 percent for Asian American students, 11 percent for Latinx/e students, 5.0 percent for African American students, and 3.2 percent for multiracial students, with a total enrollment of over 56,000 students.
Job SummaryFor the McKinley Health Center, utilizes the nursing process to provide direct care and health education for patients, including but not limited to, those with acute and chronic illnesses and injuries: assessment of the patient's problem, development and implementation of a nursing care plan, evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan, and revision of the plan of care as needed.Duties & Responsibilities- Provides direct patient care and health education activities by utilizing the nursing process. Performs nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures and standing orders.
- Works/trains in a variety of settings: Immunization Clinic, Women's Health Clinic, Mental Health Clinic, and Medical Clinics, including rotating to Acute Care Clinic on Saturdays and/or occasional holidays.
- Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Assists Physician and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant as needed.
- Maintains unit flow by assisting fellow staff members, as needed, including but not limited to: check in and prepares patients for appointments; answers phones from other departments, assumes duties of Medical Assistant and Office Support Associates as needed.
- Functions as an Office Nurse when designated.
- Functions as unit Charge Nurse on weekends or holidays when designated. The Charge Nurse works directly under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse III and reports daily to the Administrative Nurse. Specific duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the clinical area to which assigned.
- Collaborates in the development and implementation of unit goals, policies and procedures.
- Assists in the orientation of new unit personnel.
- Maintains professional skills and knowledge.
- Participates in unit Quality Assessment Programs.
- Accepts committee appointments.
- Responsible and accountable to support and ensure a culture of safety, quality and risk management including compliance with ethics.
- Assumes appropriate related additional duties to further the mission of the unit.
Additional Physical DemandsThis position will interact with and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Minimum QualificationsEligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
CPR/AED Certification Specialty FactorsCPR/AED Certification Preferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing or four year degree
Nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting
Appointment InformationThis is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2740 - Staff Nurse I position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting closes. The hourly rate for this position is $32.03 per hour. The work schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with the occasional Saturday, August through May. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available forthis position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline InformationApplications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 15, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Sean Wilson at seanw11@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
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. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1033256
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
|
