CLINICAL NURSE I - RECOVERY ROOM NURSING

About the role

The Clinical Nurse I position is an entry level professional nursing position. Under close supervision, this individual utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. This position also functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; provides input to policies and standards of care; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively utilize the nursing process as a basis for delivery of patient care.
• Performs and documents a physical/psycho-social assessment on assigned patients that accurately portrays patient problems and/or complications.
• Affords and documents needs for patient and family education.
• Bases nursing diagnosis on available assessment data.
• Can effectively observe and document the patient's emotional response.
• Develops a nursing plan or care based on medical and nursing diagnosis, admission profile and the individual needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with peers, supervisors and other health team members in developing the plan of care.
• Evaluates the patients' response to nursing interventions and alters plan of care as needed.
• Develops and implements ongoing discharge plans for patients in collaboration with other health care providers/team providers/team members.
• Implements a written plan of nursing care, individualized to the needs of each patient within predetermined time after admission.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and rationale for the safe use of equipment.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas of the assigned unit.
• Consistently uses aseptic techniques during procedures and treatments.
• Administers medications and therapeutic measures as prescribed by Physicians in accordance with safe medical practice and established policies/ procedures.
• Identifies, manages, and documents changes in the patient's status, and communicates these findings to the appropriate health care personnel.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
• Modifies the plan of care, as needed, with changes in the patient's condition.
• Recognizes the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated (i.e. understands child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and signs of normal aging).
• Maintains sufficient skills to complete a biophysical and psycho-social evaluation based on age of patient.
• Ensures nursing care adjusts for age associated illnesses and conditions, i.e., vision, mobility, and hearing.
• Ensures nursing care adjusts for deviations from normal growth and developmental stages.
• Ensures the unique behavior and emotional need for involvement by Adolescents is integrated into the nursing care planning.
• Performs the technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures; adapts techniques to the unique needs of individual patients.
• Provides educational support for patients and their families that increases their knowledge and understanding of their disease entity, medications, and treatments.
• Observes hospital dress code and wears identification badge.
• Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.
• Is punctual for patient report and start of shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the current use of all forms required in the day-to-day operation of the unit.
• Respects the rights, property, and privacy of patients and others.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in the performance of daily activities.
• Demonstrates ability to serve as a team leader on unit as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to plan; supervise and instruct Patient Care Attendants on nursing care techniques and procedures.
• Serves as role model.
• Takes "charge" responsibilities in the absence of the charge nurse/ nurse manager.
• Ensures nursing quality assurance standards are met by all staff members.
• Demonstrates ability to direct activities on the nursing unit in the event of an emergency situation.
• Must write accurate, clear, concise, and legible patient care reports.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of appropriate forms and required reports.
• Accurately complies daily reports and submits on time.
• Consistently documents and follows up on significant observations and problems with appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations.
• Notifies supervisors and/ or charge nurse of pertinent observations, reactions, incidents, and abnormal laboratory or x-ray results.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patients at shift report using the nursing care plan approach.
• Utilizes effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills, reflective of professional nursing standards and a spirit of interdepartmental cooperation.
• Fulfills all other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois, required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
  • One (1) year of Medical Surgical, Emergency Room or Critical Care experience in an acute care setting within the last three (3) years, required
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, preferred

  Qualifications

  • Knowledge of specific equipment, specify: Medical Equipment Emergency response skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical skills, problem solving skills
  • Mathematical skills, describe: Medication dosing
  • Attention to detail
  • Work to deadlines
  • Flexibility and adaptability in performing duties

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, preferred

  Age Related Specific

  • Recognizes the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated (i.e. understands child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and signs of normal aging).
  • Integrates this knowledge and skills into age appropriate responses to psychosocial and physical needs of each patient.
  • Maintains sufficient skills to complete a biophysical and psycho-social evaluation based on age of patient.
  • Geriatrics: Ensures nursing care adjusts for age associated illnesses and conditions, i.e., vision, mobility, and hearing.
  • Pediatrics: Ensures nursing care adjusts for deviations from normal growth and developmental stages.
  • Adolescents: Ensures the unique behavior and emotional need for involvement by Adolescents is integrated into the nursing care planning.

  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.
  • Complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

  Benefits Package

  • MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION COVERAGE
  • BASIC TERM LIFE INSURANCE
  • PENSION PLAN
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
  • PAID HOLIDAYS, VACATION, AND SICK TIME
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • 100% TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR NURSING-RELATED PROGRAMS
  • FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUR EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

  Veteran Preference

  • 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.
  • To take advantage of this preference, a Veteran must meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Identify as a veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question “Are you a Military Veteran?”
  • Attach a copy of the veterans DD214, DD215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) at time of application filing.
  • Please note: If you have multiple DD 214s, 215s, or NGB 22s, please submit the one with the latest date.
  • COUNTY COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
  • DISCHARGE PAPERS MUST LIST AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE STATUS.
  • DISCHARGE PAPERS NOT LISTING AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE STATUS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE OR A COPY OF A VALID STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE WHICH IDENTIFIES THE HOLDER OF THE ID AS A VETERAN, MAY ALSO BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF FILING.
  • VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.