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.LOCATION: Cermak Health Services - 2800 S. California Ave., Chicago ILDEPT: Patient Care Services - 3rd FloorSHIFT: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMStarting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience.JOB SUMMARY NNOC MEMBERS ONLYThe Clinical Nurse II is a professional care provider who is responsible and accountable for the overall management of patient case on a specific shift as well as maintaining comprehensive knowledge of patients’ condition. Provides safe, effective, and individualized care using the nursing process. Performance of these duties require skills, effective working relationships, setting priorities, and demonstrated knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.TYPICAL DUTIES
Performs interventions and ensures implementations are done in a competent, skillful, and safe manner.
Ensures that patient’s responses to interventions are evaluated and modified accordingly.
Ensures provision of interventions to meet patient identified discharge needs.
Ensures education in provided to patient and family based on assessed learning needs.
Ensures accurate documentation.
Ensures the staff records pertinent information.
Records accurately, concisely, and legibly
Signs documentation with legible full signature and classification
Ensures comprehensive delivery of patient care.
Adheres to and ensures staff follows principles of infection control, environment of care.
Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of clinical equipment and ensure staff does the same.
Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and revised interventions as appropriate
Demonstrates leadership/management ability; competent in making patient care/staff assignments.
Identifies staffing needs to ensure safe, quality patient care.
Facilitates timely admission of patients to the unit.
Ensures timely discharge of patients.
Plans, coordinates team/unit care problems in a timely manner
Follows the chain of command in referring problems.
Demonstrates and promotes teamwork and effective interpersonal relationships with all health care team members, patients, and families.
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital-wide services and makes appropriate referrals as indicated.
Participates and facilitates quality assessment and improvement activities, unit policy/procedures, unit rounds, patient care team, conferences, end of shift report, CPR/fire drills.
Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues
Ensures patient/family confidentiality and privacy are maintained.
Treats patient/family with respect and courtesy
Takes appropriate actions address ethical concerns for self and staff.
Participates actively in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit.
Performs as resource nurse/preceptor when necessary.
Facilitates attendance of staff to scheduled educational activities.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for processional practice, growth and development.
Maintains certification as required.
Seeks opportunities to improve professional knowledge and skills.
Takes accountability for accurate reporting of unusual occurrences, e.g., medication, errors, patient falls, etc.
Communicates unit activities to the Nurse Manager
Other related performance standards
Renews professional license in a timely manner.
Attends safety, infection control in-services and maintains all certifications.
Demonstrates punctuality.
Maintains good attendance record.
Adheres to departmental dress code policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLicensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, required.Must possess a current BLS certification, required. (Must provide proof at time of interview).Must possess a minimum of two (2) years current, within the last three (3) years, Med/Surg nursing experience within an acute care and/or ambulatory required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSElectronic documentation I-Stat experience is preferred.Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university is preferred.Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to a variety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
Strong emergency response skills
Strong customer service and empathy skills
Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
Ability to resolve complex patient/administration problems and research issues.
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor, and temperature.
Ability to walk extensively, lift moderately heavy objects, and climb stairs.
Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift and reach above shoulder and stand for prolonged periods of time.
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 and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
ORA 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 GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.