Job Posting: May 13, 2022, 7:30:10 PM Closing Date: May 28, 2022, 4:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time: 7:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 7:30 P.M.
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 - Maternal Child - Labor & Delivery
SHIFT: 7:00 A.M - 7:30 P.M . (36 hours a week/72 hours a pay period)
The Clinical Nurse I, Labor & Delivery - Bilingual is a professional care provider who is responsible and accountable for coordinating and providing safe, effective individualized nursing care for patients, supportive care to significant others, and assisting other professionals in implementing plans of care. Nursing care involves application of the nursing process and utilizing technical skills for patient care delivery. These activities require nursing judgment based on application of scientific principles of nursing, critical thinking, problem solving and teaching/learning.
Typical Duties
- Identifies, plans, and cares for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patients in assigned area of responsibility
- Performs initial and ongoing assessment / data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psycho social, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner
- Formulates and updates an Individualized plan of care based on patients' assessed needs, desired outcomes and consideration of age related requirements
- Implements care in knowledgeable, skillful and safe manner based on established patient and nursing practice standards
- Evaluates effectiveness of care and revise interventions as appropriate
- Records assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes
- Develops, implements and evaluates educational services/programs for patients including non-English speaking patient population
- Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation
- Performs and/or directs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities
- Safely operates equipment necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical area
- Works and communicates effectively with a variety of patients, visitors and other individuals
- Provides supervision, general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care given by other nursing staff
- Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures
- Applies principles of Infection control and safety
- Demonstrate awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues
- Actively participates in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit
- Participates in quality improvement activities in the unit
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice, growth and development
- Must be willing to work with patient receiving pre, procedure, post termination of pregnancy services.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Nurse Coordinator II
Any NNOC member who responds and or accepts this position will waive his / her right to be the 60 (sixty) day trial period in accordance with Section 4.4 (N) of the CBA as of the date of this posting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- One (1) year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience within an acute care setting.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or able obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (must provide proof of card at the time of interview if already obtained)
- Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire. (must provide proof of card at the time of interview if already obtained)
- Active Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire. (must provide proof of card at the time of interview if already obtained)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish. (Candidate may be required to test for proficiency)
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of Critical Care nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of clinical equipment
- Demonstrates working knowledge of the current requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies
- 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
- 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.
- Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals
- Ability to perform and/or direct cardiopulmonary resuscitation activities
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
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 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.
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