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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• One (1) year of neonatal intensive care unit experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) is required within three (3) months of hire (Must provide proof if already obtained)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of Pediatric nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Bilingual

Any NNOC member who responds and/or accepts this position will waive his/her right to the 60 (sixty) day trial period in accordance with Section 4.4(N) of the CBA as of the date of this posting.

Typical Duties

• Identifies, plans, and cares for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patients in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment/data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psycho social, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner.
• Formulates and updates an individualized plan of care based on patients' assessed needs, desired outcomes and consideration of age related requirements.
• Implements care in knowledgeable, skillful and safe manner based on established patient and nursing practice standards.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care and revise interventions as appropriate.
• Records assessments, intervention, and patient outcomes.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates educational services/programs for patients.
• Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation.
• Performs and/or directs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities.
• Operates equipment necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical area.
• Works and communicates effectively with a variety of patients, visitors and other individuals.
• Provides supervision, general direction, guidance, and coordination of patient care given by other nursing staff.
• Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient/ family rights and ethical I legal issues.
• Participates actively in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice, growth, and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of clinical equipment

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the current requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies
• Excellent interpersonal, 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 emergency response skills
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
• Ability to resolve complex patient/administration problems and research issues

• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature
• Ability to walk extensively, lift moderately heavy objects, and climb stairs
• Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift and reach above shoulder and stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation
• Ability to perform and/or direct cardiopulmonary resuscitation activities