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clinical nurse i
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JOB SUMMARY
NNOC MEMBERS ONLYProvides professional nursing care to all patients/detainees of various ages utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients/detainees, correctional officers, peers, department heads, physicians and a multi-disciplinary health team. Maintains standards of professional nursing. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effect positive patient outcomes. Practices within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The Clinical Nurse I, demonstrates accountability for leadership by directing, supervising and coordinating the activity of ambulatory and infirmary personnel, including the Licensed Practical Nurse and other nursing support staff assigned to the area. Responsible for offering constructive suggestions of the improvement of patient care, clinical management, interdepartmental relationships and health education of patients/detainees. Demonstrates flexibility and participates in environmental change. Demonstrates a leadership role in quality improvement and fiscal accountability.
Typical Duties
• Applies and documents all elements of the nursing process, through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care for patients of all ages (evaluates patient outcomes).
• Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure the highest quality patient care.
• Uses critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the decision-making process.
• Delegates specific tasks to other care givers (LPN, other support staff) and assumes responsibility for all patient care.
• Works with patients, families, and other healthcare workers as necessary to assist patients to their attainable level of wellness.
• Fosters illness prevention through assessment of detainee Health Request Forms, assessment and triage of patients and focusing (promoting) patient education.
• Participates in division/unit meetings, unity/divisional decision making, cost containment and quality improvement activities.
• Supports the Department of Patient Care Services Policies/Procedures and Standards. Supports divisional/unit standards of practice and the Institutional Policies and Procedures.
• Assumes responsibility and for maintaining accountability, attendance and minimizing tardiness.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for maintaining a minimum of 12 (twelve) hours of inservice education annually.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for acquiring and maintaining current knowledge of Correctional Standards.
• Knowledge of policy and procedures relating to infection control, safety, fire, external and internal disasters and other mandatory programs. Assumes accountability for compliance and attendance at educational training.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for maintaining current professional licensure, CPR, and other professional certification.
• Contributes and assist with the orientation of new personnel.
• Administers medications according to policies and practice standards. Utilizes knowledge of Pharmacology, patho-physiology, mathematics, therapeutic dosage, signs and symptoms, side effects in the administration of medications.
• Ensures medication passage to all assigned detainees, reports and documents refusals or omissions.
• Assumes responsibility for patient rounds both on units and tiers. Assess patient need for health care services.
• Assesses patients need for emergency care and initiates appropriate action.
• Demonstrates the ability to properly use emergency equipment.
• Facilitates patient transport from division/unit to the emergency room as appropriate.
• Provides supervision and support to Licensed Practical Nurses and other support staff.
• Collaborates with physicians, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and all health care team members.
• Fosters collaborative relationships with correctional staff.
• Promotes positive customer relations through a congenial attitude and support for patients, visitors, physicians, correctional staff and other health care team members.
• Participates as requested on committees.
• Ensures consistency and compliance with established documentation policies.
• Maintains own safety and those of others within the correctional environment.
• Maintains ethics and confidentiality.
• Presents a professional appearance in attitude, dress, communication and grooming.
• Fosters own professional growth through goal setting and monitoring achievement at a minimum annually.
• Participates in process management in order to meet regulatory agency standards (National Commission on Correctional Healthcare, JCAHO, OSHA, HIPPA, and Corporate Compliance.)
• Assumes responsibility for functioning of the unit and serves as a resource person for all unity personnel.
• Reports unit problems and unity activity to House Administrator when Nurse Coordinator is not on duty.
• Makes and adjusts assignments if and as necessary and informs personnel of changes.
• Assists personnel with priority setting and delegation of work for organized workflow.
• Collaborates with support systems for adequate supplies and equipment for continuity of care for current shift and oncoming shift.
• Makes patient rounds to evaluate patient needs, accomplished care and takes accountability for patient census and care needs.
• Assumes responsibility for implementation of physician's orders and nursing directives for patient's needs.
• Communicates unit activities to Nurse Coordinator.
• Arranges staffing for oncoming shift. Provides adequate reports to charge nurse/manager.
• Utilizes critical thinking, judgment, management principals and leadership skills.
• Provides direct patient care to patients.
Observes and collects data to facilitate patient assessment and nursing diagnosis from which a patient care plan is initiated.
• Provides written documentation regarding the patient care administered.
• Participates in team conferences, in-service presentations, staff meetings, patient care conferences and other additional training related to patient care and/or management.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies/equipment and prepares appropriate requisitions for the acquisition of same.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate records and logs concerning clinic services.
• Assists providers in various medical tasks, assist in any emergency situation.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain two weeks prior to starting employment
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• One (1) year recent, within the last three (3) years, paid clinical experience in acute care health facility or ambulatory care facility Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Drug/alcohol dependency or case management experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
• Knowledge of Medical Surgical Standards of Care
• Knowledge of skin and wound care
• Knowledge of hypertensive and their side effects
• Knowledge of care and management of the diabetic patient
• Knowledge of fluids and electrolytes
• Basic knowledge and understanding of routine labs
• Knowledge of Ambulatory Care standards
• Basic knowledge of nursing management of the oncological patient
• Basic knowledge of nursing management of the patient with respiratory disturbances, TB, asthma
• Knowledge of demonstrated skills in nursing management of renal patients
• Good physical assessment skills
• Basic knowledge of nursing management of the patients with head trauma and neurological disturbances
• Basic knowledge of nursing management of the patients with musculo-skeletal challenges
• Basic knowledge of nursing management of the patient requiring restorative care
• Competent skills in managing the patient requiring intravenous therapy
• Competent skills in acquiring venous access
• Competent skills in blood drawing
• Competent skills in point of care testing
• Demonstrated ability to inset and manage patients with naso-gastric tubes and digestive disturbances
• Ability to recognize and intervene with signs of hypo and hyperglycemia
• Ability to provide direct patient care to patients Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?" Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)