Staff Nurse I - 8E Adult Psychiatry (100% Full-Time, Days)

University of Illinois Chicago · United States

Staff Nurse I - 8E Adult Psychiatry (100% Full-Time, Days)

Hiring Department : 8E Adult Psychiatry

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1042283

FTE : 1 (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule : 7a-3p with rotating weekends

Shift : Days

# of Positions : 1

Posting Open Date : 8/13/2026

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $37.52/hr to $84.22/hr*. 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.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

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:

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
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.
• Perform interventions as prescribed by the provider by verifying and implementing orders from physician and/or advance practice nurse.
• Develops, implements, and updates the patients plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patients family.
• Facilitating therapeutic, informational, or task-oriented groups specific to the discipline of a nurse.
• Adheres to UI Healths Code of Conduct.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• All other RN duties
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
2. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
4. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
5. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

NEW GRAD NURSES MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR RN PROGRAM AND HAVE SAT AND PASSED THE NCLEX EXAM TO MEET THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE. INCLUDE ON APPLICATION.

READ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW THOROUGHLY
Preferred Qualifications

• 1 -2 years of inpatient Psychiatric experience preferred
• Psychiatric Nurse certification a plus
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Important Application Instructions:

Click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application including:

• List your RN degree(s) information and award date under the Education section.
• List your IL RN license number and award date, BLS and ACLS credential number and expiration date in the certification/ licensure sections.
• New nurse graduates must include their NCLEX exam and pass date if they have not yet received their IL RN license. New nurse graduates who have not yet taken the NCLEX will not be considered for this role as they do not meet the IL RN license eligibility requirements.
• Include a detailed employment history clearly listing your nurse experience, and the unit/department the role was in, along with hours per week. This information must be included even if a resume is uploaded.
• You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas to supplement your application. Please note, the required information listed above must be included on the application itself.
• A blank application will disqualify you. Make sure to complete the application in addition to attaching your resume.
• Internal candidates must complete all sections of the application with the required information to be considered for this role.
• Incomplete or omitted information may fail to qualify you and thus disqualify your 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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.