Staff Nurse I - MHC

Staff Nurse I - MHC

McKinley Health Center

Job Summary

For the McKinley Health Center, utilizes the nursing process to provide direct care and health education for patients, including but not limited to, those with acute and chronic illnesses and injuries: assessment of the patient's problem, development and implementation of a nursing care plan, evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan, and revision of the plan of care as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and health education activities by utilizing the nursing process. Performs nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures and standing orders.
• Works/trains in a variety of settings: Immunization Clinic, Women's Health Clinic, Mental Health Clinic, and Medical Clinics, including rotating to Acute Care Clinic on Saturdays and/or occasional holidays.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Assists Physician and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant as needed.
• Maintains unit flow by assisting fellow staff members, as needed, including but not limited to: check in and prepares patients for appointments; answers phones from other departments, assumes duties of Medical Assistant and Office Support Associates as needed.
• Functions as an Office Nurse when designated.
• Functions as unit Charge Nurse on weekends or holidays when designated. The Charge Nurse works directly under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse III and reports daily to the Administrative Nurse. Specific duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the clinical area to which assigned.
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of unit goals, policies and procedures.
• Assists in the orientation of new unit personnel.
• Maintains professional skills and knowledge.
• Participates in unit Quality Assessment Programs.
• Accepts committee appointments.
• Responsible and accountable to support and ensure a culture of safety, quality and risk management including compliance with ethics.
• Assumes appropriate related additional duties to further the mission of the unit.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This position will interact with and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Minimum Qualifications

 CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

CPR/AED Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or four year degree.
Nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting.

 

McKinley Health Center aims to provide high-quality ambulatory healthcare and health education to students and medical expertise to University leadership. The Center is also accredited through the Accreditation Associate for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Employees at MHC are required to provide proof of certain immunizations according to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. To review the full policy, please click here -Immunizations.

Our staff works on campus with an academically talented and diverse student population representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including international students.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2740 - Staff Nurse I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The work hours are Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm, Occasional Saturdays. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 9/14/2026.  The budgeted salary range for the position is $62,458.50

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. 

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 8/21/2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first