CLINICAL NURSE I - EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING

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.

JOB SUMMARY NNOC MEMBERS ONLY

LOCATION: PROVIDENT HOSPITAL (500 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615)
SHIFT: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

The Clinical Nurse I position is an entry level professional nursing position. Under close supervision, this individual utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; provides input to policies and standards of care; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required. Continues to establish and expand personal clinical base of nursing knowledge and skills.
TYPICAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively utilize the nursing process as a basis for delivery of patient care.
• Performs and documents a physical/psycho-social assessment on assigned patients that accurately portrays patient problems and/or complications.
• Assesses and documents needs for patient and family education.
• Bases nursing diagnosis on available assessment data.
• Can effectively observe and document the patient's emotional response.
• Develops a nursing plan or care based on medical and nursing diagnosis, admission profile and the individual needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with peers, supervisors and other health team members in developing the plan of care and establishing priorities, and in assuring continuity of care.
• Evaluates the patients' response to nursing interventions and alters plan of care as needed.
• Develops and implements ongoing discharge plans for patients in collaboration with other health care providers/team members.
• Implements a written plan of nursing care, individualized to the needs of each patient within predetermined time after admission.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and rationale for the safe use of equipment.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas of the assigned unit.
• Consistently uses aseptic techniques during procedures and treatments.
• Administers medications and therapeutic measures as prescribed by Physicians in accordance with safe medical practice and established policies/ procedures.
• Identifies, manages, and documents changes in the patient's status, and communicates these findings to the appropriate health care personnel.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
• Modifies the plan of care, as needed, with changes in the patient's condition.
• Recognizes the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated (i.e., understands child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and signs of normal aging. Integrates this knowledge and skills into age appropriate responses to psychosocial and physical needs of each patient.
• Maintains sufficient skills to complete a biophysical and psycho-social evaluation based on age of patient.
• Geriatrics: ensures nursing care adjusts for age associated illnesses and conditions: e.g., vision, mobility, and hearing.
• Pediatrics: ensures nursing care adjusts for deviations from normal growth and developmental stages.
• Adolescents: ensures the unique behavior and emotional need for involvement by Adolescents is integrated into the nursing care planning.
• Performs the technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures; adapts techniques to the unique needs of individual patients.
• Provides educational support for patients and their families that increases their knowledge and understanding of their disease entity, medications, and treatments.
• Observes hospital dress code and wears identification badge.
• Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.
• Is punctual for patient report and start of shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the current use of all forms required in the day-to-day operation of the unit.
• Handles telephone information and requests with courtesy, accuracy and respect of confidentiality.
• Manages time effectively for proper balance between patient care assignments, in service meetings and professional conferences.
• Respects the rights, property, and privacy of patients and others.
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