IN-HOUSE REGISTRY NURSE - SPECIALTY - CRITICAL CARE - SICU

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.POSITION SUMMARY NNOC MEMBERS ONLYLOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. HospitalDEPARTMENT: Critical Care - SICUSHIFT: 7P - 730AThe In-House Registry Nurse-Specialty is a professional care worker who is responsible and accountable for providing safe, effective individualized nursing care to critically ill patients and supportive care to significant others. Assess patient's needs and pain, implements, and evaluates nursing care according to established standards. These activities require nursing judgment based on application of scientific principles of nursing, problem solving, and teaching/learning.Typical DutiesIdentifies, 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 ofbiophysical, 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.Develops, implements, and evaluates educational services/programs for patientsMakes 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 area.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.Maintains BLS/ACLS certification.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsLicensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of IllinoisCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification,Must possess a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificationTwo (2) years of nursing experience in Critical Care Intensive Care unit nursing experiencePreferred Qualifications* One (1) to five (5) years of critical care or acute care experience* CCRN, TNS, TNCC, NIH Stroke or other specialty certificationKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other CharacteristicsKnowledge of using medical/surgical equipmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groupsEmergency response skillsAccurate mathematical skills to calculate medications levels using weight, age, etc.Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care deliveryAbility to make decisions under pressureAbility to see and hear clearly (including with correction)Ability to distinguish regular/high pitched sounds; discriminate source of soundAbility to demonstrate rapid physical/mental coordinationAbility to use both legs, hands, and fingersDemonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precisionDemonstrates knowledge of and rationale for the safe use of equipmentDemonstrates an ability to effectively utilize the nursing process as a basis for delivery of patient careDemonstrates knowledge in the current use of all forms and reports required in the day-to-day operation of the unitDemonstrates responsibility for professional growth and development in maintaining competency in nursing practiceBENEFITS PACKAGEMedical, Dental, and Vision CoverageBasic Term Life InsurancePension PlanDeferred Compensation ProgramPaid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick TimeYou may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programsFor further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/.Physical and Environmental DemandsThis position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.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 serviceTo 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 an 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 ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.Degrees awarded outside of 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.