CLINICAL NURSE II - MEDICAL/SURGICAL 6S

Cook County•Chicago, IL

11h•$39 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

To provide ongoing professional, holistic, and consistent patient centered care to patients experiencing acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions by trained and competent staff according to their job descriptions. A multidisciplinary care approach is implemented to provide the highest standards of nursing care for the medical management of a patient’s disease condition for health promotion and maintenance. A safe and therapeutic care environment is provided to the patients for optimal healing, recovery and restoration of functioning and prevention of complications. Opportunities for patient and family education are utilized to improve self-management of symptoms, to encourage follow up care and enhance the quality of life. All health care members of the team collaborate and coordinate care services to reduce the patient’s length of stay and improve care outcomes. The nursing staff renders individualized care to all patients admitted for illness, surgical interventions, diagnostic testing, and observation Patient care is staffed with a highly skilled and efficient nurse manager, charge nurse, registered nurses, health advocates, patient sitters, and a unit clerk. Staffing needs are based according to patient acuity and unit census and the normal staffing ratio is 1:5. Charge nurses are assigned patients, usually less based on the availability of staff and they are responsible for leading safety huddles, preparing staffing assignment, participating in the interdisciplinary care rounds with physicians, social worker and case manager, conducting safety checks and environment of care rounds, and coordinating admission, transfer and discharge process within the unit. The nursing staff reports to the Nurse manager who works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer. Nurse Manager also determines scheduling needs for extra shifts/Overtime, evaluates the performance of the staff and ensures staff is providing quality patient care. The Clinical Nurse II is a professional care provider who is responsible and accountable for overall management of patient care on a specific shift as well as maintaining comprehensive knowledge of patient’s condition. Provides safe, effective and individualized care using the nursing process. Performance of these duties require skills, effective working relationships, setting priorities, and demonstrated knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois is required.
Must possess an active Basic Life Support certification (BLS) or able to obtain one with two (2) weeks of starting is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained).
Must possess a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or able to obtain one with two (2) weeks of starting is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained).
Must possess at least One (1) year of current Medical/Surgical nursing experience within an acute care setting is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university is preferred. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained).
Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care activities delivered by other levels of nursing staff
Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis of emergency situation
Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals
Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures
Identifies, plan of care for the total needs of patients considering their age specific requirements
Operates safely clinical equipment necessary for providing patient care
Initiates and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation activities
Applies the principles of Infection Control and Environment of Care
Collects assessment date relative to the following factors; biophysical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual values, environmental, self-care capabilities, safety , infection control, learning needs, and 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 an individualized plan of care derived from assessment data.
Utilizes assessment data in formulating age specific plan of care consistent with: A) The therapies of other disciplines; B) Standards of nursing practice
Involves patient/significant others, and collaborates with other health care team members in planning nursing care
Utilized principles of growth and development across life span in formulating age specific needs of the patients: neonate/infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric
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 identified discharge needs
Ensures education in provided to patient and family based on assessed learning needs
Ensures accurate documentation
Ensures the staff records pertinent information
Records accurately, concisely and legibly
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 ensure staff does the same
Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and revised interventions as appropriate
Demonstrates leadership/management 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 patients
Plans, coordinates team/unit 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 and facilitates: quality assessment and improvement activities, unit policy/procedures, unit rounds, patient care team, conferences, end of shift report, CPR/fire drills
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 address ethical concerns for self and staff
Participates actively in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit
Performs as resource nurse/preceptor when necessary
Facilitates attendance of staff to scheduled educational activities
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for processional practice, growth and development
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, etc.
Renews professional license in a timely manner
Attends safety, infection control in-services and maintains all certifications
Demonstrates punctuality
Maintains a good attendance record
Adheres to departmental dress code policy
Performs other duties as assigned