Patient care Support Nurse - Critical care/ICU - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Company: Cook County Sheriff
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Patient care Support Nurse - Critical care/ICUMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license two weeks prior to starting employment
* Current experience inserting IVs and performing phlebotomy
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (Must provide proof at the time of interview)
* One (1) year of nursing experience in Critical Care within the last three (3) years
* Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (Must provide proof at the time of interview)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university
* One (1) year of nursing experience within the last three years in two or more of the following primary areas: Medical/ Surgical, Telemetry, Step down, Critical Care, Emergency Department, PACU, Ambulatory Procedures, Perioperative Services, Maternal Child, Labor and Delivery, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neonatal Intensive Care.
* Prior experience reading and interpreting EKG strips
* Chemotherapy Certification
* PICC Line Certification
* Bilingual

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

* Knowledge of emergency procedures (i.e., fire/evacuation internal/external disaster plans)
* Knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures, including emergency decontamination procedures
* 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
* Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
* Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues
* 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
* Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments.
* Demonstrates accountability for professional growth and job performance by seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge.
* Maintains and advances the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing
* Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence.
* Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments.
* Demonstrates accountability for professional growth and job performance by seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge.
* Maintains and advances the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing
* Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with Cook County Health, 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 ink:http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

"Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings 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.

* CCH 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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