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Posted: 29-Oct-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Internal Number: 00138072
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.
The goal of both cardiology and neurology service to provide acute treatment and care to patients who have severe and life-threatening medical conditions. The service lines also rapidly treat patients and, when appropriate, stabilize them and discharge patient to home or transfer them to long-term rehabilitative care. The unit provides complex services to neurology and cardiology patients admitted to 7 East. The scope practice includes providing medical treatments, all medical services consults, respiratory services, post procedural care, rehabilitation services, dietary services, social services, cardiac monitoring wound services, and transportation services upon discharge.
Starting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience
Typical Duties
Provides general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care activities delivered by other levels of nursing staff
Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis of emergency situation
Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals
Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures
Identifies, plan of care for the total needs of patients considering their age specific requirements
Operates safely clinical equipment necessary for providing patient care
Initiates and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation activities
Applies the principles of Infection Control and Environment of Care
Collects assessment date relative to the following factors; biophysical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual values, environmental, self-care capabilities, safety , infection control, learning needs, and ability to manage continuing care needs after discharge
Performs reassessments according to divisional/unit standards and patient care needs
Performs transfer assessments when patients are transferred in or out of the unit
Ensures completion of transfer assessments
Performs and ensures formulation and communication of an individualized plan of care derived from assessment data.
Utilizes assessment data in formulating age specific plan of care consistent with: A) The therapies of other disciplines; B) Standards of nursing practice
Involves patient/significant others, and collaborates with other health care team members in planning nursing care
Utilized principles of growth and development across life span in formulating age specific needs of the patients: neonate/infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric
Ensures collaboration and communication with patient/family and other health care team members are accomplished
Ensures implementation of the nursing plan of care
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.
Renews professional license in a timely manner
Attends safety, infection control in-services and maintains all certifications
Demonstrates punctuality
Maintains a good attendance record
Adheres to departmental dress code policy
Performs other duties as assigned
- Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois, is required
- Must possess an active Basic Life Support certification (BLS) or able to obtain one with two (2) weeks of starting, is required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained).
- Must possess a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or able to obtain one with two (2) weeks of starting, is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained).
- Must possess at least One (1) year of current Medical/Surgical nursing experience within an acute care setting, is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university, is preferred.
- Bilingual, is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills and problem solving skills
- Mathematical skills relative to medicine, weights, etc.
- Emergency response skills
- Attention to detail
- Work to deadlines
- Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
- Ability to convey information to a variety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
- Flexibility and adaptability in performing duties
- 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.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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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
CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
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)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
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