CLINICAL NURSE I -MINOR PROCEDURE CLINIC -ACHN in Chicago, IL
Job Description
PLEASE BE ADVISED that this job posting is ONLY for Agency Contract Workers who are currently working at CCH. You will be eligible for the position, location, department, and shift in which you are currently placed. Please note that external applicants or individuals not currently under contract at CCH are not eligible for this opportunity. By applying, you acknowledge that your application will be considered solely based on your current contract placement at CCH.
LOCATION: CURRENT LOCATION BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF
DEPARTMENT: CURRENT LOCATION BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF
SHIFT: CURRENT SHIFT BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF
**Starting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience** Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement**
• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment
• Analyzes data collected and formulates a problem list
• Formulates an individualized plan of care derived from assessment data in collaboration with
patient/significant other and other health care team members. The plan considers the cultural
and spiritual values of the patient
• Implements the nursing plan for care performing interventions in a competent, skillful, and safe
manner
• Prioritizes interventions according to patient needs
• Implements plan of care to include nutritional, educational, functional, social support, discharge
teaching and psychological issues
• Electronically documents appropriate information related to all patient encounters, using
applicable Power Forms
• Evaluates the plan of care in terms of expected outcomes
• Incorporates data derived from care management tool into patient’s plan of care
• Helps patient establish and work towards meeting self-management
• Tracks patient’s self-management progress
• Establishes a therapeutic nurse-client, nurse-family, nurse-community relationship
• Schedules and conducts nurse visits/care management visits on selected patients
• Evaluates and documents outcomes of patient teaching
• Assesses and documents patient health literacy
• Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation
• Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals
• Delegates, coordinates and monitors patient care given by other levels of nursing staff
• Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures
• Operates clinical equipment necessary for providing patient care in the health center
• Performs and/or directs Basic Life Support
• Applies principles of infections control and safety
care during hospitalization and for discharge
• Applies knowledge population based data to health center patient assessments, care
coordination and program development
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity, gender and sexual orientation of clients being
served
• Adheres to Cook County Health (CCH) attendance policy
• Performs other duties as assigned
- Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Must possess a current Basic Life Support certification (BLS). (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university.
- Two (2) years of Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing or Critical Care nursing experience.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and principles of
confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills necessary to a variety of people
from different socio-economic backgrounds
• Strong emergency response skills
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict
management/resolution skills
• Skill in the use/operation of clinical equipment necessary for providing patient care in the health
center
• 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)
• Ability 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.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, 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 self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing). Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and 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 time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
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%25 Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:
Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
Please note 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.
CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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