CLINICAL NURSE I -ENDOSCOPY

Cook County•Chicago, IL

3d•$37 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I is a professional care provider who is responsible and accountable for coordinating and providing safe, effective individualized nursing care for patients and supportive care to significant others, assists other professionals in implementing plans of care.

Requirements

Current license as a registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois. (Must provide proof at time of interview).
Two (2) years of Nursing experience. (Must provide proof at time of interview).
Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained).
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. (Must provide proof at time of interview).

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university.
One (1) year of experience in procedure rooms in an Endoscopy Department.
One (1) year of experience in Telemetry.
One (1) year of critical care experience in an acute care setting.
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Identifies, plans, and cares for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patient in assigned area of responsibility
Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis of emergency situation
Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals
Provides general direction, guidance, and coordination of patient care given by other levels of nursing staff
Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures
Operates equipment correctly and safely necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical area
Performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities
Applies principles of infection control and safety
Evaluates patients presenting complaint at triage
Performs admission assessment on assigned patients upon arrival to the department
Obtains assessment information from patients/significant others as appropriate
Collects assessment data as a basis for formulating nursing diagnosis and provide appropriate age specific care relative to the following factors, biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care capabilities, safety, infection control, learning needs, ability to manage continuing care needs after discharge, perform peripheral IV cannulation aseptically, and administer medications safely and carefully, specifically cardiac medications
Performs ongoing and scheduled reassessments according to Divisional/department standards
Performs transfer assessments on assigned patient when transferred in or out of the department
Establishes nursing diagnosis, problems, desired outcomes, and interventions based assessed needs
Collaborates with patient, significant other, and other healthcare team members in planning care during hospitalization and for discharge
Develops nursing plan of care that is consistent with the therapies of other disciplines, based on patient care and nursing practice standards, considers the culture and spiritual values, and considers patient age specific needs relative to these factors, biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care capabilities, safety, infection control, learning needs, and discharge planning needs
Communicates with patient and significant others the nursing plan of care
Performs interventions in a competent, skillful and safe manner
Prioritizes interventions according to patient needs
Applies principles of growth and development across life span in providing care appropriate to patient's age specific needs in adult and geriatric
Provides education to patients and significant other based on assessed learning needs Provides appropriate Perioperative Teaching and Postoperative discharge instructions
Performs the technical aspects of care according to established practice standards (procedures, treatments, IV/Blood administration, medical administration)
Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of clinical equipment
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other lifesaving interventions
Demonstrates competence in applying the principles of standard precaution, isolation and asepsis
Evaluates patient's responses to interventions
Modifies and implements interventions as appropriate
Re-evaluates patient's response
Records accurately, concisely, and legibly in paper form or electronic, the following information: assessment/reassessments, plan of care, interventions, and patient's responses
Signs documentation with legible signature and classification in paper form and electronic with correct computer sign in
Performs charge nurse/team leader responsibilities competently when assigned
Demonstrates ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Demonstrates caring and respectful attitude in verbal and nonverbal communications
Communicates pertinent information to patient, physician, nurses and other healthcare team members as appropriate
Utilizes the chain of command appropriately to address issues of concern
Maintains confidentiality in patient related information
Provides privacy for patient/family
Treats patient/family with respect and courtesy
Takes appropriate actions to address ethical concerns
Performs as resource nurse/buddy assigned
Assists new hires with information or directions whenever requested and offers assistances as needed
Conducts CPR drills, fire drills and patient centered conferences or other unit educational activities as requested or assigned
Maintains certification as required in special areas of practice
Renews professional license in a timely manner
Attends safely, infection control in-services and maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification annually
Demonstrates punctuality
Maintains good attendance record
Adheres to dress code
Demonstrates professional behavior