CLINICAL NURSE II - MEDICAL/SURGICAL 8S

Job description

Job Description - CLINICAL NURSE II - MEDICAL/SURGICAL 8S )

Job Description

CLINICAL NURSE II - MEDICAL/SURGICAL 8S

Job Number:

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Sep 17, 2026, 6:11:39 PMClosing Date

: Oct 2, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time : 7:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 7:30 P.M. Organization

Organization

: Health and Hospital Systems PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants .

LOCATION: Stroger Hospital (Medical/Surgical - General Surgery/Orthopedics Unit 8S

SHIFT: 7:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M.

SALARY: $40.251 - $54.550 Hourly

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

To provide direct patient care to patients 18 years old and up. Patients are admitted with complex medical conditions/diseases from the Emergency Department, PACU and ICU (Intensive Care Unit). We receive patients from Direct Transfers, Ambulatory Clinics, Hospital to Hospital Referrals and Direct Admissions from home.

Common medical diagnosis/conditions and post-operative surgical conditions include but are not limited to Diabetes, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Kidney Failure (Acute and Chronic), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Bowel Obstructions, Autoimmune Diseases, Sickle Cell Anemia, Blood Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Abuse and Sepsis.

Common (Post-Operative) Surgical procedures may include Total Knee/Hip Replacements, Reconstructive Orthopedic conditions. In addition to General Surgery, Cardio/Thoracic, Vascular, Gynecology and Trauma Patients.

JOBSUMMARY:

The Clinical Nurse II is a professional care provider who is responsible and accountable for overall management of patient care on a specific shift as well as maintaining comprehensive knowledge of patient’s condition. Provides safe, effective and individualized care using the nursing process. Performance of these duties require skills, effective working relationships, setting priorities, and demonstrated knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Provides general direction, guidance and coordination of patient care activities delivered by other levels of nursing staff

Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis of emergency situation

Works and communicates effectively with a variety of individuals

Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures

Identifies, plan of care for the total needs of patients considering their age specific requirements

Operates safely clinical equipment necessary for providing patient care

Initiates and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation activities

Applies the principles of Infection Control and Environment of Care

Collects assessment date relative to the following factors; biophysical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual values, environmental, self-care capabilities, safety , infection control, learning needs, and ability to manage continuing care needs after discharge

Performs reassessments according to divisional/unit standards and patient care needs

Performs transfer assessments when patients are transferred in or out of the unit

Ensures completion of transfer assessments

Performs and ensures formulation and communication of an individualized plan of care derived from assessment data.

Utilizes assessment data in formulating age specific plan of care consistent with: A) The therapies of other disciplines; B) Standards of nursing practice

Involves patient/significant others, and collaborates with other health care team members in planning nursing care

Utilized principles of growth and development across life span in formulating age specific needs of the patients: neonate/infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric

Ensures collaboration and communication with patient/family and other health care team members are accomplished

Ensures implementation of the nursing plan of care

Performs interventions and ensures implementations are done in a competent, skillful and safe manner

Ensures that patient’s responses to interventions are evaluated and modified accordingly

Ensures provision of interventions to meet patient identified discharge needs

Ensures education in provided to patient and family based on assessed learning needs

Ensures the staff records pertinent information

Records accurately, concisely and legibly

Signs documentation with legible full signature and classification

Ensures comprehensive delivery of patient care

Adheres to and ensures staff follows principles of: infection control, environment of care

Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of clinical equipment and ensure staff does the same

Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and revised interventions as appropriate

Demonstrates leadership/management ability; competent in making patient care/staff assignments

Identifies staffing needs to ensure safe, quality patient care

Facilitates timely admission of patients to the unit

Ensures timely discharge of patients

Plans, coordinates team/unit care problems in a timely manner

Follows the chain of command in referring problems

Demonstrates and promotes teamwork and effective interpersonal relationships with all health care team members, patients and families

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital-wide services and makes appropriate referrals as indicated

Participates and facilitates: quality assessment and improvement activities, unit policy/procedures, unit rounds, patient care team, conferences, end of shift report, CPR/fire drills

Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues

Ensures patient/family confidentiality and privacy are maintained

Takes appropriate actions address ethical concerns for self and staff

Participates actively in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit

Performs as resource nurse/preceptor when necessary

Facilitates attendance of staff to scheduled educational activities

Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for processional practice, growth and development

Maintains certification as required

Seeks opportunities to improve professional knowledge and skills

Takes accountability for accurate reporting of unusual occurrences, e.g., medication, errors, patient falls, etc.

Renews professional license in a timely manner

Attends safety, infection control in-services and maintains all certifications

Maintains a good attendance record

Adheres to departmental dress code policy

Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois is required.

Must possess an active Basic Life Support certification (BLS ) or able to obtain one with two (2) weeks of starting is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained ).

Must possess a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS ) certificationor able to obtain one with two (2) weeks of starting is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained ).

Must possess at leastOne (1) year of current Medical/Surgical nursing experience within an acute care setting is required .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university is preferred. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained ).

Bilingual is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills and problem solving skills

Mathematical skills relative to medicine, weights, etc.

Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision

Ability to convey information to a variety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds

Flexibility and adaptability in performing duties

Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift and reach above shoulder and stand for prolonged periods of time.

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 Veteranmust :

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 theirDD 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 avalid 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 OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

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 isstrictlyprohibitedfromconditioning,basingorknowingly prejudicingoraffectinganytermoraspectofCountyemploymentorhiringuponorbecauseofanypoliticalreasonorfactor.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.