CLINICAL NURSE I - APU - RADIOLOGY

Cook County Health - Cook County, IL

Job Title: CLINICAL NURSE I - APU - RADIOLOGY

Position: Nursing care worker responsible for patient care under the direction of the Nurse Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Work Type: On-Site

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City: Cook County

State: IL

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Identify, plan, and care for the total needs of patients considering age-specific needs.
Assist in radiologic procedures, monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures.
Notify appropriate physician and nursing staff of any changes in patient's condition.
Perform initial and ongoing assessment/data collection systematically.
Formulate an individualized plan of care based on patient's assessed needs.
Implement care skillfully and safely based on nursing practice standards.
Evaluate effectiveness of care and revise interventions as needed.
Document all nursing assessments, treatments, medications, and patient outcomes.
Make timely decisions in crisis or emergency situations.
Float within the Radiology department as needed.
Perform and/or direct cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities.
Safely operate equipment necessary for patient care in assigned clinical area.
Assist with necessary patient preparation as guided by Radiology policies.
Work and communicate effectively with various individuals.
Provide guidance and coordination of patient care by other nursing staff.
Apply knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.
Demonstrate awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues.
Participate actively in staff orientation and development activities.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply the nursing process and utilize technical skills for patient care
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Knowledge of Radiation protection and use of medical equipment

Experience: One (1) year of critical care nursing experience or 6 months of interventional radiology nursing experience

Education: Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks.