Staff Nurse

Position: Staff Nurse

Status: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Locations Hiring: Polk Street Center - 1634 West Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60612,

Northwest Center- 4701 North Cumberland Ave, Norridge, IL 60706,

3340 S. Oak Park Avenue, Suite 309, Berwyn, IL 60402

Shift: Days (8:00am – 5:30pm)

Who we are:

Union Health Service (UHS) is an AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory HealthCare) accredited non-profit multi-specialty managed care plan covering approximately 48,000 Chicago area union members and their dependents since 1955. UHS has approximately 50 primary care physicians, over 70 specialist physicians and a tremendous clinical and support staff at 6 different medical facilities.

UHS is proud to be an employer that has a diverse workforce – boasting multi-language skills across the organization, merging different cultures and heritage – a proven strategy that comes with a long history of people who have stayed in the company for many years. We have an average length of service of over 12 years, above industry standard employee benefits, and eighty percent of our employees are union members.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, the Staff Nurse provides ambulatory care services to patients in all age groups, working with primary care and specialty physicians to assess and treat patient conditions and provide preventive services. The Staff Nurse is assisted by medical assistants and unit clerks.

• Assesses unscheduled patients who present for treatment
• Checks in scheduled patients and prepares patients for examination by taking vital signs, weight, height in some cases, history of complaints, and ordering preliminary work to be done prior to unscheduled visits.
• Ensures that physician’s previous and current orders are carried out.
• Obtains hospital results when necessary.
• Assists the physician as necessary with general examination, pelvic exams, ear irrigation, suture removal, preparing specimens for lab, throat cultures etc.
• Assists and prepares patients for minor surgery, proctoscopy, cystoscopy, and other procedures.
• Follows up with abnormal test results to ensure physician intervention.
• Ensures all documentation guidelines are met within the EMR.
• Maintains daily schedules and makes appointments when necessary
• Administers injections, immunizations and performs venipuncture.
• Provides patient education regarding health maintenance and disease management.
• Various other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

• Illinois RN Licensure required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and stand for long periods of time required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team of professionals and communicate professionally required.
• Spanish or Polish speaking preferred.
• Able to work flex shifts Monday-Friday, between 8:00am-5:30pm (possibly until 8:00pm on Tues.& Thurs.) and some Saturdays required.

What you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical & Dental coverage with minimal employee bi-weekly contribution.
• Life & AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Pension Plan – UHS invests in your future.
• Retirement Savings Plan - plan for your future and life after UHS with our tax deferred 403b plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement - looking to continue your education toward a Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
• Uniform Allowance - $400 per year. Transportation/Parking Allowance - $60 per month.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement - $1,400 every 2 years and 5 paid days off.
• Paid Time off - we make sure employees have the time they need to recharge and be the best versions of themselves!
• Vacation Pay - 10 days 1st year, 15 Days 2nd year, 20 Days 5th year, 25 Days 10th year
• Sick Pay – 12 Days per year, accrue up to 60 days
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days per year + your Birthday
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Work Location: In person