Clinical Nurse I - Provident - 8w Telemetry/ Med.Surg - Med Surg / Telemetry
Company: Cook County Sheriff
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Clinical Nurse I - Provident - 8w Telemetry/ Med.SurgMINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
* Active Basic Life Support certification (BLS) or able to obtain
one within two (2) weeks of starting. (Must provide proof at time
of interview if already obtained).
* Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
or able to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (Must
provide proof at time of interview if already obtained).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or
university
* One (1) prior Medical/Surgical Nursing experience in an acute
care setting
* Bilingual in English/Spanish
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
* Knowledge of using medical/surgical equipment
* 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
* Emergency response skills
* Accurate mathematical skills to calculate medications levels
using weight, age, etc.
* Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills
for patient care delivery
* Ability to make decisions under pressure
* Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
* 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
* Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
* 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 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
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
MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
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
knowinglyprejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County
employment or hiring uponor because of any political reason or
factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
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