Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Posted: 12-Jan-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Internal Number: 00134762
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE-NURSE PRACTITIONER - PEDS/NEONATOLOGY
00134762
Opening Date Jan 8, 2025 Closing Date: Feb 7, 2025
Full-time Shift Start Time: 7:00 P.M. Shift End Time: 7:00 A.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit: NNOC Nurses
Posting Salary: $46.217 - $63.221Hourly
Organization Health and Hospital Systems
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following emailaddress: APNRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subjectline of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application ormust be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirementslisted on the bottom of this posting.
Starting salary is commensurate with years of APN experience
Job Summary
Under the administrative supervision of the Pediatric Department Chair and clinical supervisionof a Neonatology Attending, the APN Nurse Practitioner will practice in an inpatient pediatricsetting providing clinical care and management of sick neonates in the Neonatal Intensive CareUnit (NICU). The APN will also provide delivery room coverage as needed. Performs all dutieswith the legal guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act and Cook County Health (CCH)policies. MULTIPLE VACANCIES
Typical Duties
Provides independent care for a population of patients as delineated in the collaborative agreement.
Participates in the care of all neonates in the NICU.
Performs infant resuscitation of deliveries in Labor and Delivery, Operating Room (OR),Emergency Department (ED), or other areas.
Participates as member of the transport team, as needed.
Provides independent pediatric physical assessment; obtains a comprehensive health history and physical; documents progress notes; prepares discharge summaries as required.
Identifies significant health and medical risk factors and documents in the EMR
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to differentiate between normal variations andabnormal deviations; refers patients with abnormal results to consult with a physician
In collaboration with the physician, develops a treatment plan
Prescribes and dispenses of legal drugs and controlled substances as delegated
Acts as a liaison and collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and house staff regularlyto ensure quality and safe patient care.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as delegated and within the scope of practice of the collaborating physician; central vascular access, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubation chest tube replacement, peripheral vascular access, and management of Non-Invasive Position Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) and Intermittent Position Pressure Ventilation (IPPV).
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner or ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
Current DEA License or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire
Current IL controlled Substance License or the ability to obtain within (6) months of hire
One (1) year experience working in an Intensive Care Setting
Master's degree in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialty from an accredited college or university (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Must be certified by a nationally recognized body as designated by the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act
Preferred Qualifications
Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and/or NRP certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels of individuals internally and externally
Demonstrate communication skills to lead and teach
Ability to work with patients and co-workers of diverse background
Strong customer service and empathy skills
Demonstrates good computer and typing skills
Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to interpret complex organizational systems
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature
Ability to work flexible hours, and may include evenings and/or weekends according to the needs of the clinic
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
Demonstrate physical, mental and muscular coordination
This position requires various types of physical exertion with the use of hands, legs, and fingers Including but not limited to lifting, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing/walking, operating any equipment and other devises or moving light to moderate weight
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 ORDRIVER’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
MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health to include a State of Illinois APN license and any other license, certification or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2)weeks prior to the candidate’s start date.
*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 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 AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER