Clinical Coordinator Charge Nurse-Emergency Room Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Clinical Coordinator is an experienced Registered Nurse who provides direct patient care while facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving during a given shift. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The Clinical Coordinator supports unit operations, coordinates staffing, directs staff nurses and support personnel, and serves as a resource for staff. The role also assesses patients’ needs and responses to care, promotes a safe and effective care environment, supports quality improvement, and communicates operational issues and trends to management. This is a full-time night position in the Emergency Room.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
- Two or more years in the clinical specialty.
- CPR – Basic Life Support.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Certification in a specialty clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate unit operations during a shift according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate unit-based staffing assignments to support high-quality, cost-effective care.
- Direct patient care provided by staff nurses and support personnel during a specific shift.
- Champion new initiatives and participate in unit, departmental, or hospital-wide committees and task forces.
- Communicate directly with patients and significant others about nursing care.
- Implement appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality, and efficient care.
- Assure the safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.
- Provide direct patient care and perform ongoing assessments of patients’ and significant others’ biopsychosocial and learning needs.
- Implement appropriate actions in response to patient and significant-other needs.
- Monitor and document patient responses to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.
- Ensure quality improvement activities are completed for the assigned shift.
- Assess and intervene in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors, consulting with a manager or administrator as needed.
- Ensure the environment is clean, attractive, safe, and free from hazards in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Analyze patterns of daily activities and recommend operational or program changes as needed.
- Anticipate staffing needs for subsequent shifts and arrange coverage.
- Facilitate communication about incidents across departments with appropriate personnel, including managers, administrators, and medical staff.
- Identify and communicate key issues and trends to managers and make ongoing recommendations for improvement.
- Provide input to the manager on budgetary matters, particularly staffing and cost-containment strategies.
- Build relationships across departments to optimize patient care.
- Assess staff development needs and communicate them to the manager.
- Orient staff to the Clinical Coordinator and Charge role.
- Serve as a resource for staff.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
