Administrative Nurse I - 8E Adult Psychiatry (100% Full-time, Days)

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 work flow. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into practice.

Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Administrative Nurse I functions as role model who directs patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties

Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies On specified units, provides direct patient care (modified assignment), demonstrating clinical knowledge, skills and expertise.
• Makes patient care assignment and changes assignment as required according to patient’s/unit’s needs utilizing Nurse Patient Assessment System (NPAS) criteria Coordinates staff breaks/lunches to ensure continuity of patient care Works closely with BAA to ensure schedule is balanced.
• Directs workflow to facilitate timely patient admission and discharge 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.
• Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback Recognizes and responds to patient care issues providing direction, feedback, and follow-up to staff, manager and other healthcare team members Contributes feedback to performance evaluation of unit personnel Procures necessary clinical supplies and equipment.
• Follows up on repairs/maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Builds collaborative relationships with physicians to promote teamwork.
• Maintains overall knowledge of all patients’ status in order to assist nursing and medical team members.
• 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.
• Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance Actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership on a governing council; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior Adheres to the UI Health’s Code of Conduct.
• Adheres to Nursing’s time, overtime, and attendance policies.
• Utilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problems.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Serves as a role model and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
• In collaboration with ANIII/Director/CNCII/Senior Director assists with unit-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff Accesses medical center intranet/outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure, and other information pertinent to practice Other duties as assigned Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.