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. The nurse works as part of interdisciplinary and nursing teams, contributes input to policies and standards of care, follows established nursing procedures, and continues to build clinical knowledge and skills. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. The posting is for NNOC members only. Cook County will first consider eligible internal applicants and will consider external applicants if the position is not filled internally. The work location is Provident Hospital, 500 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615, and the listed shift is 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Pay is $38.203–$52.061; salary placement is commensurate with experience disclosed and documented at the time of application. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory professional and employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure and certifications, and successful completion of a physical examination and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois, or able to obtain an Illinois license two weeks before starting employment; proof of an existing license must be provided at interview.
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.

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 assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Perform and document physical and psychosocial assessments, patient and family education needs, nursing diagnoses, and patients’ emotional responses.
Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Collaborate with peers, supervisors, and other health team members to establish care priorities and continuity of care.
Evaluate patient responses to nursing interventions and modify the care plan as needed.
Use equipment safely and maintain a clean and safe environment in assigned areas.
Use aseptic techniques and administer prescribed medications and therapeutic measures according to safe practice and established policies and procedures.
Identify, manage, document, and communicate changes in patient status, significant observations, incidents, and abnormal laboratory or x-ray results to appropriate personnel.
Provide age-appropriate care that accounts for the needs of geriatric, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
Perform technical aspects of patient care according to established procedures, adapting techniques to individual patient needs.
Educate patients and families about diseases, medications, and treatments.
Maintain accurate, clear, concise, and legible patient care reports and complete required forms and reports on time.
Communicate professionally and courteously with patients, families, visitors, physicians, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals, including during shift reports and telephone interactions.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, including dress code, identification, confidentiality, media coverage, attendance, and chain of command requirements.
Manage time effectively and maintain competency through professional growth, learning new routines, and developing nursing skills.
Demonstrate leadership, serve as a team leader when assigned, and supervise or instruct Patient Care Attendants and assist non-professional nursing staff as needed.
Delegate and monitor patient care assignments according to staff qualifications and patient needs; provide guidance and counsel to staff.
Assume charge responsibilities in the absence of the charge nurse or nurse manager and direct unit activities during emergency situations.
Help ensure nursing quality assurance standards are met by staff.
Initiate and direct life-support measures and perform effectively during Code Blue procedures.