Clinical NURSE ll - Recovery ROOM Nursing

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: provident hospital of cook county

department: recovery room nursing

shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

pay range: $40.251 - $54.550

salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

job summary union - nnoc

the clinical nurse ii is a professional care provider who is responsible and accountable for the overall management of patient care on a specific shift as well as maintaining comprehensive knowledge of patients’ condition. Provides safe, effective and individualized care using the nursing process. Performances of these duties require skills, effective working relationships, setting priorities, and demonstrated knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.

• ensures completion of admission and on-going patient assessment
• collects assessment data relative to the following factors:
• biophysical
• psychosocial
• cultural and spiritual values
• environmental
• self-care capabilities
• infection control
• learning needs
• 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 and individualized plan of care derived from assessment data
• utilizes assessment data in formulating age specific plan of care consistent with:
• the therapies of other disciplines
• standards of nursing practice
• involves patient/significant others and collaborates with other health care team members in planning nursing care.
• 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's identified discharge needs
• ensures education is provided to patient and family based on assessed learning needs
• ensures accurate documentation
• ensures the staff records pertinent information
• records accurately, concisely and legibly in black ink
• 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 ensures staff will do the same
• evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and revises interventions as appropriate
• demonstrates leadership/management/leadership 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 the patient
• plans/coordinates team/unit care activities
• identifies and resolves patient 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 in/facilitates in:
• quality assessment and improvement activities
• unit policy/procedures
• unit rounds
• patient care team conferences
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr)/fire (fire drill)
• monitoring unit statistical reports
• assists in ensuring that adequate supplies, medication, and equipment is maintained
• 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 to address ethical concerns for self and staff
• participates actively in staff orientation and staff development activities
• performs as resource nurse/preceptor when necessary
• facilitates attendance of staff to scheduled educational activities
• 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, restraints, etc.
• renews professional license in a timely manner.
• attends safety, infection control, in-services and maintains bls certification annually.
• demonstrates…