Clinical Nurse I - Emergency Room Nursing

Cook County Government•Chicago, IL

2d•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—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide safe, therapeutic, individualized patient care. The nurse works as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams, contributes input to policies and standards of care, follows established nursing procedures, and continues to develop clinical knowledge and skills. This position serves patients across age groups and requires age-appropriate physical and psychosocial assessment and care. The nurse documents patient conditions and responses, administers prescribed medications and treatments, supports patients and families through education, coordinates care and discharge planning, and communicates with health care team members. The role also includes unit teamwork and leadership duties as assigned, including supporting and directing other staff during patient care and emergency situations. The position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee and is identified as NNOC members only. Cook County will exhaust eligible internal applicants before considering external applicants. The position is located at Provident Hospital, 500 E 51st St, Chicago, Illinois. The stated shift is 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Salary is $38.203–$52.061, commensurate with years of experience disclosed and documented at application; experience not disclosed or documented at that time will not be considered for initial step placement.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois, or able to obtain the license two weeks before starting employment; proof of an already obtained license must be provided at interview.
One year of Emergency Department experience within the last three years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; proof of an already obtained certification must be provided at interview.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; proof of an already obtained certification must be provided at interview.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; proof of an already obtained certification must be provided 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 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, peers, supervisors, and other health care providers.
Evaluate patient responses and care outcomes, communicate changes in status, and modify care plans as needed.
Administer prescribed medications and therapeutic measures in accordance with safe medical practice and established policies and procedures.
Use equipment safely, perform technical aspects of patient care according to established procedures, and consistently use aseptic techniques.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in assigned areas and adapt care to patients’ individual needs and age-related conditions.
Provide educational support to patients and families about diseases, medications, and treatments.
Complete patient care reports, required forms, daily reports, and other documentation accurately, clearly, legibly, and on time.
Communicate pertinent patient information and observations to physicians, supervisors, charge nurses, and other health care professionals, including during shift reports.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, dress code, identification requirements, attendance expectations, confidentiality standards, and the nursing chain of command.
Manage time effectively across patient care assignments, in-service meetings, and professional conferences; maintain clinical competency and pursue professional development.
Demonstrate leadership and teamwork; serve as a team leader when assigned, support and instruct Patient Care Attendants and other nursing staff, delegate and monitor assignments, and assist with complex care as needed.
Take charge responsibilities in the absence of the charge nurse or nurse manager, direct unit activities during emergencies, and initiate and direct life support measures, including Code Blue procedures.
Support nursing quality assurance standards and counsel or direct staff regarding patient care, work performance, and problem solving.
Treat patients, families, visitors, colleagues, and others with courtesy, respect, and regard for privacy and property.