UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II - Heart Center

Company: UI Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 26, 2025

Job Description:

Hiring Department: Heart CenterLocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1035048FTE : 1Work Schedule - MON-FRI 40 hrs wklyShift : Days# of Position: 1Posting Date: 5/19/2025Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $34.36./hr to $76.13/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-healthThe University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.Position SummaryThe Clinical Nursing Consultant II will typically develop and implement nursing educational programs for nursing service personnel in a clinical service. The Clinical Nurse Consultant II is accountable for facilitating the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Clinical Nurse Consultant II provides patient care and consultation, coordinates the educational development of staff members and acts as a role model in clinical practice. The CNCII strives 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 Clinical Nurse Consultant II participates in monitoring, developing, and evaluating nursing practice while fulfilling unit and organizational goals. This position works in the OCC and DHSP Heart Center locations.Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.
• Manage, organize, and support the cardiac device clinic
• Manage daily device alerts
• Demonstrate competency in managing implantable cardiac device alerts and remote interrogations as well as enrolling patients in the remote monitoring program
• Perform in person interrogations and change device settings at the direction of the electrophysiologist
• Support the electrophysiology providers in clinic
• Be a resource for the Heart Center screening patient in need of MRI that have a CIED
• Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan
• Teach patients and the families regarding treatment expectations
• Participates in the planning and coordination of nursing activities of various clinical services, designs and conducts studies to define the scope of nursing responsibilities in a clinical area.
• Assists the nursing staff in a clinical service to develop effective nursing care plans by conducting studies of existing patient care programs, identifying deficiencies, and developing appropriate remedial educational programs.
• Analyzes and outlines factors peculiar to the achievement of effective performance in a specialized clinical service, establishes performance standards for classes of nursing personnel in a clinical area.
• Identifies the need for and developing improved methods and techniques, demonstrates nursing care methods and techniques peculiar to a specialized clinical service.
• Provides guidance to professional nursing staff in establishing continuity of care for patients cared for by students during a portion of the patient care sequence, develops nursing programs designed to complement and supplement nursing student assignments.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patients changing needs.
• Collaborates with, supports, and participates in departmental and organizational education and initiatives through Clinical Practice and Professional Development.
• Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence-based practice research to improve patient care outcomes and supports other nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts on the unit and across UI Health.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
  • Two years of nursing experience in the particular branch of service to which assigned, one year of which involved work comparable to a Clinical Nursing Consultant I.
  • Ability to select appropriate teaching methods based upon the educational and experience backgrounds of employees.
  • BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
  • Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications
  • Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
  • Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.Preferred Qualifications3-5 years of experience in cardiac electrophysiology is 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.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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