In-House Registry Nurse-Specialty (NURSING FLOAT POOL)

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 served in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment/data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner.
• Formulates an individualized plan of care based on patient's assessed needs, desired outcome 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.
• Documents all nursing assessments, treatments, medications, tolerance to procedures, changes in condition, 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 safely and necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical area.
• Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Provides general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care given by other levels of nursing staff.
• Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues.
• Participates in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice, growth and development.
• Maintains BLS/ACLS certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois - Required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
• Two (2) years of nursing experience within the last three (3) years in one or more of the following primary areas: Critical Care (Trauma) Burn, MICU, SICU, CCU, Neuro ICU), Emergency Department, Perioperative Services, Infusion Clinic, Hemodialysis, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization, Labor and Delivery, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Must possess a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification - Required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred
• Prior experience reading and interpreting EKG strips preferred
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred (relevant for Maternal Child and Critical Care Units)
• Current Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN) certification preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of using medical/surgical equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Emergency response skills
• Accurate mathematical skills to calculate medications levels using weight, age, etc.
• Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care delivery
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• Ability to distinguish regular/high pitched sounds; discriminate source of sound
• Rapid physical/mental coordination
• Attention to detail, accuracy and precision
• Knowledge in the current use of all forms and reports required in the day-to-day operation of the unit
• Responsibility for professional growth and development in maintaining competency in nursing practice

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois - Required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
• Two (2) years of nursing experience within the last three (3) years in one or more of the following primary areas: Critical Care (Trauma) Burn, MICU, SICU, CCU, Neuro ICU), Emergency Department, Perioperative Services, Infusion Clinic, Hemodialysis, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization, Labor and Delivery, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Must possess a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification - Required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)