at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jun 28, 2024, 9:59:38 AMClosing Date:Jul 12, 2024, 11:59:00 PMFull-timeShift Start Time:11:00P.M.Shift End Time:7:00A.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73Posting Salary:$28.76 - HOURLY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
JOB SUMMARY SEIU LOCAL 73
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL - EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SHIFT: 11:00PM-7:00AM
Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, assists and augments the registered nurse in providing high quality emergency medicine patient care.
Typical Duties
Provides age appropriate patient care under the supervision/direction of registered nurses and physicians.
Provides patient care related to personal hygiene, comfort, ambulation, nutrition and elimination.
Computer order entries, labels, specimens, prepare requisitions, and transports to designated areas.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures (e.g. fire/evacuation, internal/external disaster plans), and is aware of daily assignments.
Inventories patient's clothing and valuables and completes necessary paperwork.
Maintains cleanliness of patient care area to include cart, equipment, counter tops etc.
Documents accurately, timely and legibly with full name and classification in black ink or in the computer.
Communicates pertinent observations/information regarding patient/family to team leader or RN assigned to patient.
Cooperates willingly with other staff members in the delivery of care.
Utilizes chain of command appropriately to address issues of concern.
Demonstrates caring and respectful attitude in both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Maintains confidentiality in all patient related information.
Provides privacy for patient and family.
Uses appropriate channel to address ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual concerns.
Treats patient, family and co-workers with respect and courtesy.
Attends safety/infection control, in-services, and maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification annually.
Demonstrates punctuality.
Maintains good attendance record.
Adheres to hospital dress code.
Serves on committees as assigned.
Cooperates in implementing changes and activities to improve patient care.
Serves as a preceptor/buddy as assigned.
Maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Applies principles of infection control and asepsis, wound care, venipuncture, specimen collection, post mortem care, posterior mold application, and peripheral IV line insertion.
Takes and records patients' vital signs, reassessments and oxygen saturation (Sa02), peak flow values.
Performs glucose monitoring including quality control measures.
Prepares patients for examinations and/or procedures.
Promptly reports any changes in patients' conditions.
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required.
Provides direct observation nursing care for psychiatric patients.
Promptly responds to call lights.
Safely operates and maintains the cleanliness of equipment, e.g., pulse oximeters, IV Pumps, and other related equipment. Reports, labels and removes malfunctioning equipment immediately.
Participates in emergency response team and responds to calls from all areas.
Trains in PPE procedures and applies appropriate PPE for decontamination of patients who are exposed to chemical, radioactive or biological agents.
Participates in patient/family teaching.
Demonstrates awareness of patients'/families' rights, ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual issues.
Stocks work areas on each shift as needed.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent OR Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) in the State of Illinois (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
Five (5) years of work experience within the last eight years providing direct patient care in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital environment (i.e., ambulance services)
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
Ability to read and interpret EKG strips (Testing may be administered)
Preferred Qualifications
Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in the State of Illinois (Is preferred)
Recent (within last two years) experience/participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) activities (Is preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Working knowledge of the standard concepts, practices and procedures of an emergency room
Thorough knowledge of the standard methods of cleaning and maintaining emergency room instruments, equipment, and supplies
Demonstrated knowledge of the standard preparation of patients for surgery and post-surgery procedures * Good communication... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
