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CategoryHealthcare
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Description
CLINICAL NURSE I - APU - RADIOLOGY
Cook County Health - Cook County, IL
Job Title: CLINICAL NURSE I - APU - RADIOLOGY
Position: Professional care worker responsible for providing safe, effective individualized nursing care for patients
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
Location
Address:
City: Cook County
State: IL
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Identifies, plans, and cares for the total needs of patients considering age-specific needs.
- Assists in radiologic procedures, monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures.
- Notifies appropriate physician and nursing staff of any changes in the patient's condition.
- Performs initial and ongoing assessment/data collection systematically.
- Formulates an individualized plan of care based on the patient's assessed needs and desired outcomes.
- Implements care in a knowledgeable and safe manner based on nursing practice standards.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care and revises interventions as necessary.
- Documents all nursing assessments, treatments, medications, and patient outcomes.
- Makes appropriate and timely decisions in emergency situations.
- Floats within the Radiology department to provide nursing care as needed.
- Performs and/or directs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities.
- Safely operates equipment necessary for patient care.
- Assists with patient preparation following Radiology policies and procedures.
- Works and communicates effectively with diverse individuals.
- Functions as a member of the healthcare team.
- Provides direction and guidance to nursing staff.
- Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues.
- Participates in staff orientation and development activities.
- Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice and growth.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply the nursing process and technical skills for patient care
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate nursing skills
- Knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Radiation protection
- Ability to use both legs, hands, and fingers
Preferred Skills
- Certification in clinical area desirable
- One year experience in Trauma/ER nursing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Requirements
Experience: One year of critical care nursing experience in an acute care setting or 6 months of interventional radiology nursing experience
Education: Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
License & Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Schedule:
- On call as needed
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Preference given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces.
Facility Details
Name: Cook County Health
Description: Not Specified
Specialties:
- Not specified
Mission: Not Specified
Job Info
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Status:
Sourcing
Duration:
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
12/08/2025
Posted:
09/08/2025
