CLINICAL NURSE I - STROGER HOSPITAL - APU - RADIOLOGY ADMINISTRATION - HIRING FAIR

Cook County Health will seek to fill the position by means of the Hiring Fair process.

Note: Onsite interviews will be held at 1950 West Polk Street - 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612. The only opportunity to interview for this position will be on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. You must attend onsite at the Hiring Fair (and sit for an interview if qualified) to be considered for the position.

As a reminder, please apply and bring your resume.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

* Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
* One (1) year of critical care nursing experience in an acute care setting or 6 months of interventional radiology nursing experience
* Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
* Must possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
* Must meet the Physical and Environmental Demands to work as a Radiology Nurse, including wearing a lead apron weighing approximately 15lbs., pushing and pulling greater than 20lbs.

Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university
* Certification in clinical area desirable.
* One (1) year experience in Trauma/ /ER nursing experience
* Must possess a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
* Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care delivery
* Ability to make decisions under pressure
* Ability to demonstrate nursing skills
* Ability to apply knowledge of the institutions policies and procedures
* Ability to distinguish basic colors, shades of color; other visual requirements
* Ability to distinguish regular/high pitched sounds; discriminate source of sound
* Ability to demonstrate rapid physical/mental coordination
* Ability to use both legs, hands, and fingers
* Demonstrates knowledge of Radiation protection
* Demonstrates knowledge of and rationale for the safe use of equipment
* Demonstrates an ability to effectively utilize the nursing process as a basis for delivery of patient care
* Demonstrates ability to direct activities on the nursing unit in the event of an emergency situation
* Demonstrates knowledge in the current use of all forms and reports required in the day-to-day operation of the unit
* Demonstrates responsibility for professional growth and development in maintaining competency in nursing practice

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.