Job Description
Hiring Department: Pediatrics Location : Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1026917
Posting Close Date : 7/2/25
The previously determined salary range for this position is $30.19 to $39.98 Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits: This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work – Not Remote). The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at
Description 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
- Administers and/or coordinates skilled patient care. Rooms patients and preps for provider.
- Takes vitals and alerts provider of abnormal/irregular results.
- Obtains specimens for diagnostic testing including urine, blood and POCTs.
- Assists the provider with therapeutics or diagnostic procedures including, PFT’s, pulse oximetry, gentian violet treatments, suture removals and dressing changes.
- Prepares and administers oral medications and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections including vaccines and antibiotics.
- Initiates emergency measures for any adverse reaction and reports patient’s condition to provider.
- Provides direct patient care in the event of medical emergencies.
- Educates patients and families in components of Pediatric health care related to specific disease entities.
- Ensures coordination of patient care among staff.
- Documents patient visit information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Schedules various tests, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and hospital admissions.
- Pre-certifies diagnostic or therapeutic procedures with insurance companies. Coordinates patient referrals to other physicians or outside services.
- Triages incoming patient calls, assesses symptoms, provides patient guidance and/or consults with the provider when necessary.
- Documents patient triage information in the EMR.
- Monitors tests and procedures entered into the electronic medical record. Provides results and patient direction when appropriate.
- Follows established standing orders to refill prescriptions or order medication blood levels for symptomatic patients.
- Identifies and reports policy and procedural deficiencies and recommends changes.
- Reinforces and explains departmental and unit policies and procedures to staff and patients.
- Evaluates new policies and procedures and provides feedback.
- Models skilled nursing techniques and encourages patient care team members in their roles and development.
- Directs and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants (Certified/Credentialed) and Medical Office Associates.
- Mentors and provides feedback to Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants (Certified/Credentialed) and Medical Office Associates.
- Assists in the training of new and existing staff.
- Provides performance feedback to supervisor as necessary.
- Maintains good working relationships with the physicians, hospitals, patients, families, outside agencies and fellow staff members, presenting in a positive and professional manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Occasionally covers for other Staff Nurse I’s and Administrative Nurses who may be absent or out of the office.
- Ensures closing procedures are followed, rooms are cleaned and stocked, and supplies are ordered at the end of the day.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits:
NOTE: Each posting requires a separate on-line application. Applications cannot be re-used. Submission of application including work and education history is required; all information submitted will be verified.
For classes within the professional (01), semi-professional (02), or managerial (03) occupational areas, out-of-state candidates may compete as all other candidates.
Once a final employment offer is completed, the out-of-state candidate must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for the designated position. It is the employer’s responsibility to monitor this requirement.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.
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