JOB SUMMARY

LOCATION - CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES, 2800 S. CALIFORNIA AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60608

DEPT - PATIENT CARE SERVICES

SHIFT - 11PM-7:30AM

Reporting to the Director of Nursing or designee, the House Administrator is responsible and accountable for the management of operations and patient care delivery on the evening/night shifts. The House Administrator builds a collaborative working relationship with the medical staff and correctional staff as a member of the nursing leadership team.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provides direct supervision to nursing staff and medical technicians during an assigned shift
• Rounds during the shift to evaluate and ensure the quality of patient care provided by nursing staff and medical technicians; personal safety of staff, availability of equipment/supplies and environmental cleanliness and neatness of clinical units/areas
• Completes and submits statistics, shift reports at the end of the shift and daily census reports
• Participates in the evaluation of employees from assigned shift through constructive feedback to the respective nurse manager
• As appropriate, initiates corrective action/progressive discipline and/or counseling
• Ensures staff compliance with Correctional Nursing/healthcare, Standards of Practice, institutional policies, regulatory standards, and judicial orders
• Provides support and functions as a learning resource to all patient care service personnel, including assessment, of the learning needs of staff members with immediate intervention when necessary, and appropriate communications to the respective nurse manager and the Director of Nursing for follow-up
• Serves as clinical role model to ensure quality of care, foster appropriate problem solving, and enhance patient care delivery
• Manages staff resources for the shift based on staffing plan and oversees adjustments as needed for census, case mix, skills mix, and activities
• Responds to any critical patient care situations, i.e., cardiac arrest and other emergencies that may occur on the evening, night, or weekend shift
• Collaborates with Department of Corrections, support services, external agencies, and the general public on the assigned shift
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and the Nurse Coordinators to identify the need for educational programs for staff on the evening, night, and weekend shift
• Participates in patient care to serve as role model and to cover staff shortage as needed
• Demonstrates clinical experience necessary to function as a role model for staff
• Reports to the Director of Nursing, or designee, the status of clinical areas/divisions to include significant events, problems and solutions, staffing needs, and staff changes
• Completes twelve (12) hours of continuing education annually
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher-level degree (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview).
• Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois, is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience is required.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card (Must provide proof at time of interview).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with hospital staff, patients, and patient families
• Excellent oral, 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 leadership and project management skills
• Ability to articulate in a clear and professional manner when presenting and demonstrating techniques
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and resolution skills
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team for long periods of time
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
• 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 wound equipment and other devises or moving light to moderate weight
• This position has direct contact with patients and is exposed to various pathogens present in a patient care environment

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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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 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
* 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
* You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of 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 GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.