Clinical Nurse

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: JHS-Stroger
Department: Radiology Administration
Shift: 8:00am - 4:15pm
Salary: $38.203 - $52.061 Hourly

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

Under the direction of the Nurse Coordinator, the Clinical Nurse I is a professional care worker who is responsible and accountable for providing safe, effective individualized nursing care for patients, and supportive care to significant others. 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, problem solving, and teaching/learning.

• Identifies, plans, and cares for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patients served in assigned area of responsibility.
• Assists in radiologic procedures, including monitoring of patients before, during and after procedures.
• Notifies appropriate physician and nursing staff of any changes in patient's condition.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment/data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner.
• Formulates an individualized plan of care based on patient's assessed needs, desired outcome 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. Documents all nursing assessments, treatments, medications, tolerance to procedures, changes in condition, intervention and patient outcomes.
• Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation.
• Floats within the Radiology department to provide nursing care, as needed.
• Performs and/or directs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities. Safely operates equipment necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical area.
• Assists with necessary patient preparation as guided by Radiology policies and procedures.
• Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals. Functions as a member of the health care team.
• Provides general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care given by other levels of nursing staff.
• Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures. Applies principles of BSIS Infection Control and Safety.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues.
• Actively participates in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice, growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
• One (1) year of critical care nursing experience in an acute care setting or 6 months of interventional radiology nursing experience
• Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Must provide at the time of interview).
• Must possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (Must provide at the time of interview).
• Must meet the Physical and Environmental Demands to work as a Radiology Nurse, including wearing a lead apron weighing approximately 15lbs., pushing and pulling greater than 20lbs.

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university
• Certification in clinical area desirable.
• One (1) year experience in Trauma/ER nursing experience
• Must possess a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• 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
• Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care delivery
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate nursing skills
• Ability to apply knowledge of the institutions policies and procedures
• Ability to distinguish basic colors, shades of color; other visual requirements
• 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
• Demonstrates knowledge of Radiation protection
• Demonstrates knowledge of and…