CLINICAL NURSE I (BILINGUAL) - PATIENT CARE SERVICES - Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center

Cook County Health and Hospitals
$34.971 - $47.657 Hourly
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 17, 2024
Job Posting : Sep 17, 2024, 5:39:50 PM Closing Date : Oct 2, 2024, 4:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time : 9:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 5:00 P.M. Collective Bargaining Unit : NNOC Nurses Posting Salary : $34.971 - $47.657 Hourly Organization : Health and Hospital Systems 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. JOB SUMMARY LOCATION: Patient Care Services - Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, 2020 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL 60612 Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rotating Tuesdays: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Every 3rd Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Starting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience The Clinical Nurse I, Bilingual (CNI) is the first level professional nursing position. Administers care by means of the nursing process and is responsible for providing safe, effective nursing care for patients and supportive care to significant others, both independently, and as a member of the health care team. As a professional nurse, assigns and monitors patient care delegated to various levels of nursing staff in accordance with members of the health team center. The CN I provides legible comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care provided. Performs related duties as required. Performs Care Management in accordance with PCMH Model of care, as necessary. Typical Duties * Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment * Analyzes data collected and formulates a problem list * Formulates an individualized plan of care derived from assessment data in collaboration with patient/significant other and other health care team members. The plan considers the cultural and spiritual values of the patient * Implements the nursing plan for care performing interventions in a competent, skillful, and safe manner * Prioritizes interventions according to patient needs * Implements plan of care to include nutritional, educational, functional, social support, discharge teaching and psychological issues * Electronically documents appropriate information related to all patient encounters, using applicable Power Forms * Evaluates the plan of care in terms of expected outcomes * Incorporates data derived from care management tool into patient's plan of care * Helps patient establish and work towards meeting self-management * Tracks patient's self-management progress * Establishes a therapeutic nurse-client, nurse-family, nurse-community relationship * Schedules and conducts nurse visits/care management visits on selected patients * Evaluates and documents outcomes of patient teaching * Assesses and documents patient health literacy * Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation * Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals * Delegates, coordinates and monitors patient care given by other levels of nursing staff * Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures * Operates clinical equipment necessary for providing patient care in the health center * Performs and/or directs Basic Life Support * Applies principles of infections control and safety * Collaborated with patient/significant others, and health care team members in planning nursing care during hospitalization and for discharge * Applies knowledge population based data to health center patient assessments, care coordination and program development * Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity, gender and sexual orientation of clients being served * Adheres to Cook County Health (CCH) attendance policy * Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. Must possess a current Basic Life Support certification (BLS). (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained) Bilingual, English/Spanish (Bilingual testing for Spanish will be administered, 80% minimum score is required) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university. Two (2) years of Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing or Critical Care nursing experience. VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ 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 Deferred Compensation Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER