CLINICAL NURSE I - EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING

Cook County•Chicago, IL

2d•$38 - $52•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 develop clinical knowledge and skills. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Cook County will first consider eligible internal applicants and is assembling a qualified candidate list for consideration if the position cannot be filled internally. The posting states that the position is for NNOC members only. The shift is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and the listed pay range is $38.203–$52.061, with salary based on years of experience disclosed and documented at application.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois, or able to obtain the license two weeks before starting employment; provide proof at interview if already obtained.
At least one year of Emergency Department experience within the last three years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; provide proof at interview if already obtained.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; provide proof at interview if already obtained.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; provide proof 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 deliver patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Perform and document physical and psychosocial assessments, patient and family education needs, nursing diagnoses, and patients’ emotional responses.
Develop individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other health team members; establish priorities and support continuity of care.
Evaluate patient responses and outcomes, communicate changes in condition, and modify care plans as needed.
Develop and implement ongoing discharge plans with other healthcare providers and team members.
Use equipment safely and maintain clean and safe assigned-unit areas; consistently use aseptic techniques.
Administer prescribed medications and therapeutic measures in accordance with safe practice and established policies and procedures.
Provide age-appropriate care, taking into account the needs of geriatric, pediatric, and adolescent patients and their physical and psychosocial needs.
Perform technical patient-care tasks according to established procedures and adapt techniques to individual patient needs.
Educate patients and families about diseases, medications, and treatments.
Follow hospital dress code, wear identification, report absences and tardiness appropriately, and arrive punctually for patient report and shift start.
Use required unit forms and handle telephone requests courteously, accurately, and confidentially.
Manage time across patient care, in-service meetings, and professional conferences; respect patient and others’ rights, property, and privacy.
Demonstrate leadership, serve as team leader when assigned, supervise and instruct Patient Care Attendants, assist nonprofessional nursing staff, and serve as a role model.
Delegate and monitor patient-care assignments according to staff qualifications and patient needs; assume charge responsibilities in the absence of the charge nurse or nurse manager.
Ensure nursing quality-assurance standards are met; direct and counsel staff regarding patient care, work performance, and problem solving.
Direct unit activities during emergencies and initiate and direct life-support measures, including Code Blue procedures.
Prepare accurate, clear, concise, and legible patient-care reports; use required forms and reports competently, submit daily reports on time, and document and follow up on significant observations and problems.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals, including at shift report and regarding patient responses, unit activities, incidents, and abnormal laboratory or x-ray results.
Follow the nursing organizational structure and chain of command, use professional verbal, nonverbal, and written communication, and comply with hospital media-information policies.
Assist visitors, patients, physicians, and families with courteous, concise directions and information; work effectively with supervisors and those in authority.
Maintain professional growth and competency, and achieve quality performance in new routines, procedures, and skills.