Clinical Nurse I - Emergency Room Nursing

Cook County Government•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I is an entry-level professional nursing position in Emergency Room Nursing at Provident Hospital. Under close supervision, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe, therapeutic patient care; works as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams; contributes to policies and standards of care; follows established procedures; and continues to develop clinical knowledge and skills. The position is for NNOC members only and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. The stated shift is 3:00 PM–3:00 AM. Pay is $38.203–$52.061, commensurate with years of experience disclosed and documented at application. Cook County will exhaust eligible internal applicants before considering external applicants and is assembling a list of qualified candidates in case the position is not filled internally. The nurse provides individualized care, including patient assessment and documentation, care planning, medication administration, monitoring and communicating changes in condition, evaluating interventions, and coordinating discharge plans. The role includes adapting care to patients’ ages and needs, educating patients and families, maintaining a clean and safe care environment, communicating effectively with patients and care teams, and supporting unit operations. The nurse may lead or direct unit activities as assigned, delegate and monitor care assignments, assist nursing staff, and take charge responsibilities when the charge nurse or nurse manager is absent. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure and certifications, and successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license, or ability to obtain the license two weeks before starting employment; proof must be provided at interview if already obtained.
One year of Emergency Department experience within the last three years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; proof must be provided at interview if already obtained.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; proof must be provided at interview if already obtained.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; proof must be provided at interview if already obtained.
Must meet required qualifications at the time of application.
For degrees awarded outside the United States, except degrees from U.S. territories and Canada, credentialing by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to NACES or AICE is required; original credentialing documents must be presented at interview.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN) certification.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to deliver patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Perform and document physical and psychosocial assessments, patient and family education needs, emotional responses, and nursing diagnoses.
Develop individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other health team members; establish priorities and ensure continuity of care.
Evaluate patient responses and outcomes, modify care plans when conditions change, and communicate significant changes to appropriate personnel.
Develop and implement ongoing discharge plans with other healthcare providers and team members.
Implement written nursing care plans within the specified time after admission.
Use equipment safely and maintain a clean and safe environment in assigned areas.
Use aseptic techniques during procedures and treatments.
Administer prescribed medications and therapeutic measures in accordance with safe medical practice and established policies and procedures.
Provide age-appropriate care, accounting for the physical and psychosocial needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform technical aspects of patient care in accordance with procedures, adapting techniques to individual patient needs.
Educate patients and families about diseases, medications, and treatments.
Follow hospital dress code, wear identification, provide proper absence and tardiness notifications, and arrive punctually for patient report and shift start.
Use required forms and reports, handle telephone information and requests courteously and confidentially, and submit accurate daily reports on time.
Manage time effectively across patient care, in-service meetings, and professional conferences.
Respect the rights, property, and privacy of patients and others.
Demonstrate leadership and serve as team leader when assigned; plan, supervise, and instruct Patient Care Attendants; assist non-professional nursing staff; delegate and monitor assignments; and take charge responsibilities in the absence of the charge nurse or nurse manager.
Support nursing quality assurance standards, direct and counsel staff regarding patient care and work performance, and direct unit activities during emergencies.
Prepare accurate, clear, concise, and legible patient care reports and follow up on significant observations and problems.
Communicate effectively with physicians, supervisors, charge nurses, other health professionals, patients, families, and visitors, including at shift report and through proper chain of command.
Follow hospital policies on media coverage and information and cooperate with supervisors and people in positions of authority.
Maintain professional growth and competency; develop proficiency in new routines, procedures, and skills.
Demonstrate clinical competence and initiate and direct life support measures, including effective performance in Code Blue procedures.