STUDENT NURSE EXTERN

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.ROTATING SHIFTS: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, 3:00PM-11:00PM & 11:00PM-7:00AMLOCATION: John H. Stroger Jr. HospitalDEPARTMENT: Nursing Professional Development & EducationThis position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.Job SummaryThe Student Nurse Extern is a nursing student that will provide patient care and support, under the direct supervision of a licensed registered professional nurse. The Student Nurse Extern participants in quality and performance improvement activities as assigned and as appropriate. The Student Nurse Extern must commit to no more than 18 hours per week over a period of 16-weeks equivalent to a school semester.Typical DutiesDuties are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse and may include, but are not limited:Assists with bathingChanges bed linensTakes vital signsParticipates in patient admission, discharge, and transfer processesAssists with patient positioning or repositioningAssists with patient feedingPerforms specimen collectionAnswers and responds to call lightsAssists with direct visualization or 1:1 patient observationAssists with patient transportPatient roundingAudits and catalogs patient belongings. Appropriately labels belongings according to policy.Meets patient needs and/or communicates needs to the care team.Allows safety policies to ensure patient, public, co-workers, and self-well-being.Assists with patient mobility, i.e., bed to chair.Maintains an orderly work environment by straightening patient rooms and disposes of body fluids according to infection control policies.Prepares patient rooms for receiving admissions, surgical patients, transfers, and emergencies, i.e., room preparation.Collects performance improvement data. Participates in Quality and research activities as directed. Implements improvements after discussion with the supervisor.Maintains strict confidentiality. Treats patients, visitors, and staff with courtesy and care.Responds quickly to requests for assistance.Keeps appropriate staff informed about problems or concerns including patient's condition.Relays accurate messages within a reasonable period.Attends and participates in meetings and mandatory in-services.Documents patient care and observations in the electronic medical record.Must be able to commit to no more than 18-hours per week over a period of 16-weeks equivalent to a school semester.Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and stand for long periods.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsCurrently enrolled in a professional nursing program meeting one (1) of the following:Completing one year towards earning an Associate Degree and must have completed Nursing Fundamentals courseCompleting three years towards earning a Bachelor's Degree with a semester of clinical coursework* Must provide record of coursework completion at time of interview (Must provide proof at time of interview)* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within two weeks of start date (Must provide proof at time of interview)Preferred Qualifications* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensure in the State of Illinois* BilingualKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other CharacteristicsKnowledge and basic computer skills in to use of electronic health records (EHR)Strong interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.Flexibility and adaptability to meet Patient, Family, and Customer NeedsRespecting one anotherMaintaining an appropriate environmentAdheres to infection control standardsAbility to follow CCH policies, procedures, and personnel rulesDemonstrates the hospital's quality philosophy by fulfilling all commitments accurately the first time.Must be able to lift to 30 lbs. and stand for long periods.VETERAN PREFERENCEPLEASE READWhen applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing). Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptableORA copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran PreferenceVETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATIONDegrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER