CLINICAL NURSE I - NEONATAL ICU

Cook County•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I is a professional care provider who is responsible and accountable for coordinating and providing safe, effective individualized nursing care to critically ill patients and supportive care to significant others. Assesses patient's needs and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to established standards. These activities require nursing judgment based on application of scientific principles of nursing, critical thinking, problem solving and teaching / learning.

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).

Nice To Haves

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

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.