CLINICAL NURSE II, PROVIDENT ICU

Cook County•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II, Provident ICU is a professional care worker who serves as the clinical expert and direct care provider and is accountable for providing safe, effective individualized nursing care to medical/surgical, telemetry, and critically ill patients, supportive care to significant others and can function as a charge nurse. The CNII, in consultation with the Nurse Coordinator II, plans, assigns, and utilizes personnel effectively, performs all the functions of the Clinical Nurse I position and provides direct patient care to a population of patients. The CNII directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team. Must adept in performing all the functions associated with clinical care (i.e., cardiac monitoring, equipment and clinical care). Must have documented/demonstrated clinical expertise in the care for patients in an intensive care or related area. Functions as a resource person for hires and less tenured staff. Promotes compliance and support of policies and procedures.

Requirements

Licensed as a Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of intensive care nursing, emergency room nursing or post-anesthesia care unit experience in an acute setting within the last 5 years
Must have active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Must have active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge of using medical/surgical equipment
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
Emergency response skills
Accurate mathematical skills to calculate medications levels using weight, age, etc.
Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care delivery
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
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
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
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 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

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university
Four (4) years of intensive care nursing experience in an acute care setting within the last 5 years
Bilingual in English/Spanish

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.
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 a 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.
Develops, implements, and evaluates educational services/programs for patients.
Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation.
Performs and/or directs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities.
Operates equipment safely and necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical areas.
Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals.
Provides general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care given by other levels of nursing staff.
Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.
Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues.
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.