CLINICAL NURSE II - ENDOSCOPY New

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: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Department: Endoscopy

Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm

Salary: $39.462 - $53.481 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**.
  
  

Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Nurse II (CNII) in Endoscopy is a professional nurse who is accountable and responsible for the overall quality and management of patient care during assigned tour of duty. The CN II also provides safe, effective and individualized care using the nursing process and standards of care determined by the professional association of Endoscopic nurses (SGNA). Skills required in the performance of duties includes, but is not limited to leadership, problem solving, delegation, communication, effective working relationships, setting priorities and demonstrated competence in the delivery of patient care. This position is also required to run the central desk and will assist in the orderly progression of the Endoscopic procedures for the assigned shift.

Typical Duties

• Provides direct care to patients during the procedure-based process.
• Demonstrates clinical competencies (pre, intra and post procedure) in provision of patient care consistent with the Endoscopic CN I competencies and best practices in Nursing care.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiencies.
• Collaborates with the patient and interdisciplinary team to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Delivers patient care according to established policies and procedures, and standards of care.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care. Adapts to changes in workload.
• Evaluates and documents the patient's response to nursing intervention.
• Demonstrates skills in communication and interpersonal relations.
• Establishes good interpersonal relationships with members of the health care team, patients, families and visitors.
• Demonstrates respect for patients' rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Communicates all pertinent information concerning patient/ family to appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Functions appropriately in emergency situations.
• Assists other professionals by taking appropriate action in life threatening emergencies.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, fire plan, and internal - external disasters.
• Assists with maintenance of a safe environment.
• Reports unsafe environmental conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Checks equipment utilized in patient care, and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Resolves and communicates staff performance issues with Nurse Coordinator II to ensure completion of daily Endoscopic case load.
• Collaborates with supply and equipment support personnel to facilitate the acquisition of specialty equipment and / or supplies.
• Collaborates with Clinical Service Chairperson(s) to identify and obtain service specific items needed to successfully meet clinical outcome goals related to patient care.
• Manages daily operations at control desk to facilitate safe patient care and efficient workflow for Endoscopic schedule.
• Maintains accurate daily Endoscopic schedule with additions of add-on and emergency cases.
• Communicates with all members for the health care team needed in delivery of care for emergency and add-on cases.
• Reports to the Nurse Coordinator II
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Current Two (2) years of Endoscopy nursing experience
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university
• Five (5) years of experience in Nursing in critical care, in procedure areas (Cath Lab, Intervention Radiology, ER, Trauma, Telemetry and/or Progressive Care Unit
• Certification in Gastroenterology through the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN)
• Bilingual English/Spanish
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of specific equipment typically used for endoscopy procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical skills, problem solving skills
• Mathematical skills
• Emergency response skills
• Attention to detail
• Work to deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability in performing duties
  
  

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with Cook County Health, 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.

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 muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings 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.
• CCH 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 HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Posting

Mar 6, 2026, 12:14:29 PM

Collective Bargaining Unit

NNOC Nurses

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems