CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST/MAST

We Are Hiring!

At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 0.900000

Shift: Afternoons

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Summary:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing, MSN preferred. As of 1/1/18 must obtain BSN with 4 years of hire or transfer.
• Has a minimum of 5-7 years of critical care experience and demonstrates clinical competence

License or Certification Requirements:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse License
• Current Illinois Clinical Nurse Specialist License preferred
• CPR certification
• Current ACLS certification
• CCRN preferred
Membership in the American College of Healthcare Executives is desirable

Responsibilities:

• Assists staff with developing, initiating, and providing patient/family education.
• Assists the Nurse Managers & Team Leaders in analyzing existing nursing practice, reviewing the findings, implementing and monitoring corrective action, including QA/QI studies.
• Chairs and/or serves on appropriate nursing and medical center committees.
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop standards of quality care that meet the needs of patients, family and the community.
• Follows a caseload of selected critical care patients that have special needs.
• Functions as an IV resource person and a general resource person to staff, acts as consultant to other departments and physicians.
• Initiates or collaborates in problem solving related to high risk, high volume patients, patients with complications, and patients with discharge planning needs.
• Meets with sales representatives to evaluate new technology and supplies for cost effectiveness.
• Oversees perception new orientees and organizes new learning experiences for them.
• Participates in research clinical trials.
• Provides formal and informal staff education based on the needs of the staff, including orientation to unit, in-services, continuing education and competency testing.
• Researches nursing problems and issues and then provides information to the staff.
Resource person for special procedures.

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however usage of protective wear and universal precautions reduces risk.

Average Hours per Week: 6-40

Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'-150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 5#
Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.

Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours: 6-12
Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Dry
Atmosphere: Odors

Special Hazards : Radiation, Chemical, Explosive - Chemical-drugs; Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy.
Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.