CLINICAL NURSE I - NEONATAL ICU

About the role

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, plans, and cares for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patients in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment/data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psycho-social, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner.
• Formulates and updates an individualized plan of care based on patients' assessed needs, desired outcomes, and consideration of age-related requirements.
• Implements care in knowledgeable, skillful, and safe manner based on established patient and nursing practice standards.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care and revise interventions as appropriate.
• Records assessments, intervention, and patient outcomes.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates educational services/programs for patients.
• Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation.
• Performs and/or directs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities.
• Operates equipment necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical area.
• Works and communicates effectively with a variety of patients, visitors, and other individuals.
• Provides supervision, general direction, guidance, and coordination of patient care given by other nursing staff.
• Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical I legal issues.
• Participates actively in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice, growth, and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment (must provide proof at the time of interview if already obtained).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (must provide proof at the time of interview if already obtained).
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification or the ability to obtain certification prior to conclusion of orientation (must provide proof at the time of interview if already obtained).

Qualifications

• One (1) to five (5) years of acute care, pediatric, or neonatal intensive care unit experience.
• RNC-NICU, Neonatal, or other specialty certification preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of clinical equipment.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the current requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
• Strong emergency response skills.
• Strong customer service and empathy skills.
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
• Ability to resolve complex patient/administration problems and research issues.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction).
• To tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature.
• Ability to walk extensively, lift moderately heavy objects, and climb stairs.
• Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift and reach above shoulder and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation.
• Ability to perform and/or direct cardiopulmonary resuscitation activities.
• Ability to read and interpret Electrocardiogram (EKG) strips.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• This position is functioning within a healthcare environment.
• The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

Priorities and Considerations

• Veteran preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
• Must meet required qualifications at time of application.
• Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
• All offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• Cook County Health & Hospitals System is an equal opportunity employer.