Clinical Nurse - Recovery Room Nursing

Location:

Provident Hospital of Cook County

Department:
Recovery Room Nursing

Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Range: $38,203 – $52,061 per year; salary commensurate with experience.

The Clinical Nurse I is an entry‑level professional nursing position. Under close supervision, the nurse utilizes the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide safe, therapeutic patient care, functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, and supports the development of policies and standards of care.

• Perform and document a physical/psycho‑social assessment that accurately portrays patient problems and/or complications.
• Assess and document needs for patient and family education.
• Base nursing diagnoses on available assessment data.
• Observe and document the patient's emotional response.

• Develop a nursing plan of care based on medical and nursing diagnoses and the individual's needs.
• Collaborate with peers, supervisors, and other health‑team members to develop the plan of care.
• Evaluate patient response to interventions and modify the plan as needed.
• Implement ongoing discharge plans in collaboration with other health‑care providers.

• Implement individualized nursing care within a predetermined time after admission.
• Demonstrate safe use of equipment and aseptic techniques during procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe environment across the unit.
• Administer medications and therapeutic measures as prescribed, following safe medical practice and established policies.
• Identify, manage, and document changes in patient status and communicate findings appropriately.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in achieving goals.
• Modify the plan of care as needed based on patient condition changes.
• Apply age‑related knowledge: understand growth and development, normal aging patterns, and adjust care accordingly for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations.

• Provide educational support for patients and families regarding disease entities, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain professionalism: observe dress code, wear identification badge, notify management of absence or tardiness, and be punctual for patient reports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit operational forms and handle telephone requests with courtesy and confidentiality.
• Manage time effectively to balance patient care, in‑service meetings, and professional development.
• Respect patient and staff rights, property, and privacy.

• Act as a team leader when assigned; supervise and instruct Patient Care Attendants.
• Assist non‑professional staff in providing care and completing complex assignments.
• Serve as a role model and delegate patient‑care assignments appropriately.
• Take charge in the absence of the charge nurse or nurse manager.
• Maintain nursing quality assurance standards.
• Provide staff counseling on patient care, performance, and problem solving.
• Direct unit activities during emergencies.
• Write clear, concise, and legible patient‑care reports using appropriate forms.
• Notify supervisors and charge nurse of pertinent observations and abnormal results.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, charge nurses, supervisors, and other health‑care professionals.
• Utilize effective verbal, non‑verbal, and written communication skills.

• Organize and achieve quality performance in new routines, procedures, and skills.
• Maintain clinical competence and certifications.
• Initiate and direct life support measures; perform effectively in Code Blue procedures.

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• One (1) year of Medical Surgical, Emergency Room, or Critical Care experience in an acute‑care setting within the last three (3) years.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Knowledge of specific medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, cardiac monitors, hospital beds, computers).
• Emergency response skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and mathematical skills, including medication dosing.
• Attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, flexibility, and adaptability.

Requires compliance with all hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and work‑area safety protocols.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic term life insurance.
• Pension plan and deferred compensation program.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 100% tuition reimbursement for nursing‑related programs.

Cook County Health and Hospitals System is an equal opportunity employer.