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 to policies and standards of care, follows established nursing procedures, and continues to expand clinical knowledge and skills. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC), and the posting states it 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 shift is 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM at Provident Hospital, 500 E 51st St, Chicago, Illinois. Pay is $38.203–$52.061, commensurate with documented experience provided at application. Offers are contingent on satisfactory professional and employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure and certifications, and 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 is required at interview if already obtained.
One year of Emergency Department experience within the last three years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; proof is required at interview if already obtained.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; proof is required at interview if already obtained.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; proof is required at interview if already obtained.
Must meet required qualifications at the time of application.
Foreign degrees, except those awarded in U.S. territories or Canada, must be credentialed by an approved NACES- or AICE-member evaluation service; 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, nursing diagnoses, and significant observations.
Develop and implement individualized nursing care and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
Collaborate with peers, supervisors, physicians, and other health team members to establish care priorities and ensure continuity of care.
Evaluate patient responses and care outcomes, communicate changes in condition, and modify plans of care as needed.
Provide age-appropriate care, accounting for the needs of geriatric, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
Perform technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures; use aseptic technique and administer prescribed medications and therapeutic measures safely.
Use equipment safely and help maintain a clean and safe environment in assigned areas.
Educate patients and families about diseases, medications, and treatments.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, dress code, attendance expectations, confidentiality requirements, and communication chains.
Complete accurate, clear, concise, and legible patient care records, required forms, and daily reports on time.
Communicate patient information at shift report and report pertinent observations, incidents, and abnormal laboratory or x-ray results to appropriate personnel.
Manage time effectively and maintain professional competency through growth and development, learning new routines, procedures, and skills.
Demonstrate leadership and serve as a team leader when assigned; plan, supervise, and instruct Patient Care Attendants; assist other nursing staff; delegate and monitor assignments; and assume charge responsibilities when the charge nurse or nurse manager is absent.
Direct nursing-unit activities during emergencies and initiate and direct life-support measures, including effective performance in Code Blue procedures.
Maintain effective communication, positive interpersonal relationships, courtesy, and cooperation with patients, families, visitors, physicians, supervisors, and colleagues.
Counsel and direct staff regarding patient care, work performance, and problem solving, and help ensure nursing quality assurance standards are met.