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CLINICAL NURSE I - FAMILY PLANNING

Cook County Health and Hospitals
$34.971 - $47.657 HOURLY
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
Job Posting : Nov 18, 2024, 9:15:05 PM Closing Date : Dec 3, 2024, 5:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:00 P.M.
NNOC Nurses Posting Salary : $34.971 - $47.657 HOURLY
Organization : Health and Hospital Systems


PLEASE BE ADVISED that these positions are 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: ACHN - FAMILY PLANNING
SHIFT: 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Starting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience

Job Title Department

Clinical Nurse I Ambulatory & Community Health Network


Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) a first level professional nursing position. Administers care by means of the nursing process and is responsible for providing safe, effective nursing care for patients and supportive care to significant others, both independently, and as a member of the healthcare team. As a professional nurse, assigns and monitors patient care delegated to various levels of nursing staff in accordance with members of the health team center. The CN I provides legible comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care provided. Performs related duties as required. Performs care management in accordance with patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model of care, as necessary.



Typical Duties

* Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment

* Analyzes data collected and formulates a problem list

* Formulates an individualized plan of care derived from assessment data in collaboration with patient/significant other and other health care team members. The plan considers the cultural and spiritual values of the patient

* Implements the nursing plan for care performing interventions in a competent, skillful, and safe manner

* Prioritizes interventions according to patient needs

* Implements plan of care to include nutritional, educational, functional, social support, discharge teaching and psychological issues

* Electronically documents appropriate information related to all patient encounters, using applicable Power Forms

* Evaluates the plan of care in terms of expected outcomes

* Incorporates data derived from care management tool into patient's plan of care

* Helps patient establish and work towards meeting self-management

* Tracks patient's self-management progress

* Establishes a therapeutic nurse-client, nurse-family, nurse-community relationship

* Schedules and conducts nurse visits/care management visits on selected patients

* Evaluates and documents outcomes of patient teaching

* Assesses and documents patient health literacy

* Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation

* Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals

* Delegates, coordinates and monitors patient care given by other levels of nursing staff

* Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures

* Operates clinical equipment necessary for providing patient care in the health center

* Performs and/or directs Basic Life Support

* Applies principles of infections control and safety

* Collaborated with patient/significant others, and health care team members in planning nursing care during hospitalization and for discharge

* Applies knowledge population based data to health center patient assessments, care coordination and program development

* Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity, gender and sexual orientation of clients being served

* Adheres to Cook County Health (CCH) attendance policy

* Performs other duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications

* Current License as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois

* Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification


Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university

* Two (2) years of Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing or Critical Care nursing experience

* Bilingual


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

* Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and principles of confidentiality

* 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

* Skill in the use/operation of clinical equipment necessary for providing patient care in the health center

* 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.


Physical and Environmental Demands

This 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.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
* Basic Term Life Insurance
* Pension Plan
* Deferred Compensation Program
* Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
* You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
* 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When 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 acceptable


OR

A 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 Preference.

VETERANS 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 APPLICATION

*Degrees 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

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