CLINICAL NURSE I - APU - RADIOLOGY

Cook County•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nurse Coordinator, the Clinical Nurse I is a professional care worker who is responsible and accountable for providing safe, effective individualized nursing care for patients, and supportive care to significant others. Nursing care involves application of the nursing process and utilizing technical skills for patient care delivery. These activities require nursing judgment based on application of scientific principles of nursing, problem solving, and teaching/learning. MULTIPLE VACANCIES

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
One (1) year of critical care nursing experience in an acute care setting or 6 months of interventional radiology nursing experience
Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Must meet the Physical and Environmental Demands to work as a Radiology Nurse, including wearing a lead apron weighing approximately 15lbs., pushing and pulling greater than 20lbs.
On call

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university
Certification in clinical area desirable.
One (1) year experience in Trauma/ /ER nursing experience
Must possess a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care delivery
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to demonstrate nursing skills
Ability to apply knowledge of the institutions policies and procedures
Ability to distinguish basic colors, shades of color; other visual requirements
Ability to distinguish regular/high pitched sounds; discriminate source of sound
Ability to demonstrate rapid physical/mental coordination
Ability to use both legs, hands, and fingers
Demonstrates knowledge of Radiation protection
Demonstrates knowledge of and rationale for the safe use of equipment
Demonstrates an ability to effectively utilize the nursing process as a basis for delivery of patient care
Demonstrates ability to direct activities on the nursing unit in the event of an emergency situation
Demonstrates knowledge in the current use of all forms and reports required in the day-to-day operation of the unit
Demonstrates responsibility for professional growth and development in maintaining competency in nursing practice

Responsibilities

Identifies, plans, and cares for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patients served in assigned area of responsibility.
Assists in radiologic procedures, including monitoring of patients before, during and after procedures.
Notifies appropriate physician and nursing staff of any changes in patient's condition.
Performs initial and ongoing assessment/data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner.
Formulates an individualized plan of care based on patient's assessed needs, desired outcome 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. Documents all nursing assessments, treatments, medications, tolerance to procedures, changes in condition, intervention and patient outcomes.
Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation.
Floats within the Radiology department to provide nursing care, as needed.
Performs and/or directs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities. Safely operates equipment necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical area.
Assists with necessary patient preparation as guided by Radiology policies and procedures.
Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals. Functions as a member of the health care team.
Provides general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care given by other levels of nursing staff.
Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures. Applies principles of BSIS Infection Control and Safety.
Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues.
Actively participates 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.