Clinical Nurse Consultant II

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing educational programs for nursing service personnel within a specialized clinical service.
• Facilitate the delivery of patient care using the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model.
• Provide direct patient care, consultation, and clinical leadership to act as a role model for nursing practice.
• Coordinate the educational development of staff members and assist in creating effective nursing care plans.
• Analyze clinical performance and establish standards for nursing personnel to improve patient outcomes.
• Initiate and conduct evidence-based practice research to support departmental and organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and respond to changing patient needs.

Requirements

• MSN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid Illinois RN license (or eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation).
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in the assigned branch of service, with at least one year in a comparable consultant role.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• National certification through an ANCC-approved certifier (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Intermediate computer skills and the ability to become proficient in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Strong oral and written communication skills to facilitate therapeutic relationships.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

About the Company

UI Health provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. As part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, and a network of federally qualified health centers. We are dedicated to the pursuit of health equity and excellence in clinical practice.