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CLINICAL NURSE I - ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC - ACHN

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Job Description 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: ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC - ACHN SHIFT: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM **Starting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience**

Job Summary The Clinical Nurse I (CNI) 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 CNI 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 sate 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

Assess 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

Typical Duties continued

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.

(Must provide proof at time of interview).

Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) or able to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (

Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained

).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university.

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

Bilingual

(Bilingual testing for Spanish will be administered. Passing score of 3 - High Intermediate, is required).

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.

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 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 ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

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/

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.

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