Staff Nurse (RN)

General Description

The Staff Nurse is a valuable member of our Physical Health team who is responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LPNs, CMAs, and CHWs. As a member of the patient care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Essential Functions

Provides professional nursing carein conformance with recognized nursing standards such as those described by professional publications, administrative policies, the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations, etc. Utilizes education, skills, and knowledge of clinic organization to conduct clinic or educational programs in a variety of settings. Demonstrates good critical thinking skills (i.e., using current knowledge to infer a reasonable course of action for an unfamiliar situation, etc.). Maintains timely, accurate, and concise documentation of nursing interventions and outcomes while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Compiles reports as required using the differed reporting platforms (e.g., NG Crystal Reports, Tableau, etc). Provides health education and counselling at a level appropriate to the age, learning style, and educational level of the patient and family member/caregiver with regard to sensitivity of the situation. Applies interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of individuals such as children, adolescents, adults, providers, community members, and others.

Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment, utilizing appropriate and effective interpersonal and nursing leadership skills. Confers with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team, community services and organizations, to determine the best care for patients. Utilizes knowledge of available resources to interpret/translate foreign records.

Translates and interprets information, as needed, if bilingual. Performs duties in a prioritized and organized manner to maximize efficiency and productivity. Initiates appropriate emergency measures within clinic and maintains certification in adult, child, and infant CPR.

Participates in clinical conferences, staff meetings, in-services, continuing education programs, and committees, as appropriate. Reports unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well being of the patients and co-workers directly to supervisor and/or Safety Officer. Possesses knowledge of and follows OSHA regulations.

Participates in all-hazard emergency preparedness and emergency response activities. Provides orientation for new staff and students, as appropriate and assigned. Communicates effectively utilizing good oral and written communication skills.

Meet assigned productivity levels, as applicable to clinic requirements. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Management roles. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

Illinois licensure as a registered professional nurse or Illinois licensure by reciprocity within six months of the initial date of employment. Valid certification in CPR of adults, children, and infants. Certified school transcript upon hire. Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, if necessary. Ability to maintain and keep records.

Supplemental Information

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements. This position is represented by AFSCME Council 31.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.