UI Health - Administrative Nurse I - Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)
UI Health - Administrative Nurse I - Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)
Hiring Department: Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1038320
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - 7am-3:30pm or 7am-5:30pm
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 11/14/2025
Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $40.53/hr to $88.53/hr*. 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.(RNs only)
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. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
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 on-going 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.
Assist with reps in scheduling in-services for staff and doctors on new supplies and procedures.
First case on time starts (FCOTS) - Lead daily operations within the assigned service line, coordinating with team members to improve OR efficacy: including but not limited to FCOTS and turnover times.
Collaborate with the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to manage specialty service trays and instrumentation, ensuring readiness and availability.
Identifies gaps in preference cards and proposes edits
Participates in Performance Improvement initiatives (i.e. decreasing turnover time, etc.) within the unit. Demonstrates competency in use of computer, and hospital base systems.
Reviews preference cards and cart cases prior to opening procedure to ensure correct supplies and equipment are available
Coordinates functions and activities of all surgical specialties including maintaining appropriate supplies, instruments, vendor needs and physician preferences.
Maintains clinical expertise and assists in training staff and orienting new hires in all aspects of the specialty's procedures, equipment, advances in technology and advances in clinical practice.
Participate in strategic planning and related implementation activities.
Within the assigned service line, participates in the selection, training, education, development, and evaluation of surgical staff, validating competencies and providing structured feedback.
Monitors and ensure staff compliance with policies
Coordinates the needs of the patient care team by initiating service complaint follow-up when necessary and promoting communication among patients, families, hospital departments and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of team members.
Acts as a resource to employees, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues in collaboration with the unit leadership.
Assists with human resource responsibilities, which may include: interviewing and selection of new employees, resolution of employee concerns, and employee moral or other duties as assigned in collaboration with unit leadership.
Monitors employee assignments; maintains staff scheduling, evaluates staffing levels and makes adjustments as necessary to maintain productivity level established for assigned area(s).
Monitors the quality of care provided. Assists in ensuring policies and procedures are followed in compliance with the medical center, the Nursing department, and regulatory and peer review agencies.
Provides input to budget and ensures adequate supplies and equipment and inventory are available for both the delivery of safe patient care and a safe work environment.
Works with management in developing new and existing programs and services.
Works with vendors for requested products and coordinates in-services for equipment. Participates in product trials, and submits recommendations to management in collaboration with the unit Educator or CNS.
Provides work direction to the clinical and support staff with responsibility for the coordination of resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations and the smooth flow of patients through the department.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
- One year of professional nursing experience.
- ACLS, PALS Certification within 60 days of hire required.
- 2 years Outpatient Surgery Center Operating Room Experience Required
- 3 years Operating Room Nurse Experience Required
- Charge Nurse Experience Required
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- CNOR Certification Preferred
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please 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. 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.
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.
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To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18468?c=uic
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University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
Nov 14, 2025