Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.
IN-HOUSE REGISTRY NURSE - FLOAT POOL
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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 Location: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital - Nursing Staffing Float Pool
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Part‑time)
Job Title: In-House Registry Nurse
Department: Nursing (Med/Surg)
JOB SUMMARY The In‑House Registry Nurse is a professional care worker who is responsible and accountable for providing and coordinating 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 DUTIES
Identify, plan, and care for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patients served in assigned area of responsibility.
Perform initial and ongoing assessment/data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner.
Formulate an individualized plan of care based on patient’s assessed needs, desired outcome and consideration of age‑related requirements.
Implement care in knowledgeable, skillful and a safe manner based on established patient and nursing practice standards.
Evaluate effectiveness of care and revise interventions as appropriate.
Document all nursing assessments, treatments, medications, tolerance to procedures, changes in condition, intervention and patient outcomes.
Develop, implement, and evaluate educational services/programs for patients.
Make appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation.
Perform and/or direct cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation activities.
Operate equipment safely and necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical areas.
Work and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals.
Provide general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care given by other levels of nursing staff.
Apply knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.
Demonstrate awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues.
Participate in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice, growth and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment, is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or able to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting, is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) to five (5) years of acute care experience, is preferred.
CMSRN certification or other specialty certification, is preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge of using medical/surgical equipment.
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.
Emergency response skills.
Accurate mathematical skills to calculate medications levels using weight, age, etc.
Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care delivery.
Ability to make decisions under pressure.
Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction).
Ability to distinguish regular/high pitched sounds; discriminate source of sound.
Ability to demonstrate rapid physical/mental coordination.
Ability to use both legs, hands, and fingers.
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
Demonstrates knowledge of and rationale for the safe use of equipment.
Demonstrates an ability to effectively utilize the nursing process as a basis for delivery of patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge in the current use of all forms and reports required in the day‑to‑day operation of the unit.
Demonstrates responsibility for professional growth and development in maintaining competency in nursing practice.
Ability to read and interpret Electrocardiogram (EKG) strips.
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.
VETERAN PREFERENCE 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, “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). 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.
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.
Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable state ID card or driver’s license at time of interview.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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JOB SUMMARY Location: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital - Nursing Staffing Float Pool
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Part‑time)
Job Title: In-House Registry Nurse
Department: Nursing (Med/Surg)
JOB SUMMARY The In‑House Registry Nurse is a professional care worker who is responsible and accountable for providing and coordinating 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 DUTIES
Identify, plan, and care for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patients served in assigned area of responsibility.
Perform initial and ongoing assessment/data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner.
Formulate an individualized plan of care based on patient’s assessed needs, desired outcome and consideration of age‑related requirements.
Implement care in knowledgeable, skillful and a safe manner based on established patient and nursing practice standards.
Evaluate effectiveness of care and revise interventions as appropriate.
Document all nursing assessments, treatments, medications, tolerance to procedures, changes in condition, intervention and patient outcomes.
Develop, implement, and evaluate educational services/programs for patients.
Make appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation.
Perform and/or direct cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation activities.
Operate equipment safely and necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical areas.
Work and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals.
Provide general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care given by other levels of nursing staff.
Apply knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.
Demonstrate awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues.
Participate in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice, growth and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment, is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or able to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting, is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) to five (5) years of acute care experience, is preferred.
CMSRN certification or other specialty certification, is preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge of using medical/surgical equipment.
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.
Emergency response skills.
Accurate mathematical skills to calculate medications levels using weight, age, etc.
Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care delivery.
Ability to make decisions under pressure.
Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction).
Ability to distinguish regular/high pitched sounds; discriminate source of sound.
Ability to demonstrate rapid physical/mental coordination.
Ability to use both legs, hands, and fingers.
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
Demonstrates knowledge of and rationale for the safe use of equipment.
Demonstrates an ability to effectively utilize the nursing process as a basis for delivery of patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge in the current use of all forms and reports required in the day‑to‑day operation of the unit.
Demonstrates responsibility for professional growth and development in maintaining competency in nursing practice.
Ability to read and interpret Electrocardiogram (EKG) strips.
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.
VETERAN PREFERENCE 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, “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). 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.
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.
Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable state ID card or driver’s license at time of interview.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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