NURSE CLINICIAN - OPERATING ROOM/PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES

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.

LOCATION: Provident Hospital of Cook County

500 E. 51st.

Chicago, IL 60615

DEPARTMENT: Recovery Room Nursing

SHIFT: 8:00am - 6:30pm

***Salary is commensurate with years of RN experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Clinician is a professional care provider with above average clinical skills, competence, and organizational proficiency in order to direct patient care in the Intraoperative Environment. The Nurse Clinician develops a broad clinical and operational knowledge base and works in collaboration with the Physician groups providing care to the Surgical Patient. Serves as a liaison between Nursing Management and staff in the efficient and effective utilization of the Operating Room (OR). Assists in developing/implementing departmental protocols for scheduling of the surgical patient. The Nurse Clinician assists in the planning, organizing and monitor orientation of new personnel in the Intraoperative Environment.

Typical Duties

• Demonstrates competency in delivery of patient care through the effective utilization of the Operating Room
• Facilitates the daily operation of the Operating Room schedule
• Communicates and collaborates with the Surgical Scheduling Office
• Communicates and collaborates with the Daily Anesthesia Board Runner
• Rounds in the OR to assist in patient throughout and trouble shoot problems and issues
• Proactively communicates any changes to the room schedule with Anesthesia, Surgeon and Nursing staff involved
• Communicates and collaborates any Add-ons with Urgent or Emergent status
• Adjusts staff and schedule to facilitate the optimal care for urgent and Emergent cases
• Utilizes electronic tracking boards to maximize patient throughput
• Monitors efficient operating room turnover
• Communicates with interdepartmental personnel to facilitate efficient patient throughout the Operating Room
• Collaborates with Nursing Management in effective use of Service Leads Assignments
• Collaborates with Service Leads on coordination of care for specific patient populations
• Monitors staff adherence to protocols and procedures
• Provides feedback to Perioperative Services Leadership for annual staff competencies and education
• Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, physicians and visitors
• Verifies physician and ancillary personnel credentialing when in question
• Investigates patient care problems and complaints and promptly seeks solutions collaborating with the Medical Staff and/or the nursing staff as indicated
• Participates in the Multidisciplinary conferences held in the department
• Identifies topics for ongoing discussion and education
• Plans, organizes, and monitors the orientation of new staff
• Provides feedback on new hires for past experience, education/knowledge and plans during orientation that is specific to the needs of the employee
• Monitors the progress of orientee doing problem solving as needed
• Under the direction of Perioperative Services Leadership, assists with unit-based Quality Improvement (QI) Program and initiatives
• Participates in Q.I. meetings to discuss on-going issues and strategies for corrective action
• Coordinates the Department Program assisting staff members and others in the collection of data, reporting results to Perioperative Services Leadership and writing reports as required
• Ensures monitoring of regulatory requirements and reports as identified by department
• Attends all mandatory In-Services and attends at least one (1) educational seminar or workshop annually which pertains to Operating Room efficiency
• Acts as resource person for members of the health care team to provide effective and safe patient care
• Maintains clinical competency as a Perioperative registered nurse by performing direct patient care activities (scrubbing/circulating) a minimum of two shifts per month.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university is required. (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois is required
• Five (5) years of nursing experience in a hospital as a staff nurse is required
• Three (3) years of experience in Operating Room Nursing is required
• Current Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Certification is required (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification is required (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships with patients, members of the health care team, and other personnel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action, and relay this information to patients, families, and clinical staff
• Mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Work to deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability in performing duties
• Emergency response skills
• Ability to document clearly and concisely

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

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.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

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)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

Degrees awarded outside of 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 GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.