Clinical Coordinator - GI Surgical Oncology (12E) - Full-time, Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator is an experienced Registered Nurse who provides direct patient care and facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving during a shift. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The coordinator supports shift operations and staffing, directs nursing and support personnel, promotes safe and effective care, and communicates with patients, significant others, staff, and other departments. The position also contributes to staff development, quality improvement, operational planning, and nursing research activities.

Requirements

• Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Current BLS certification.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited school of nursing, or equivalent experience as approved by the Patient Care Director.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in the area of clinical specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus.
• Additional clinical experience in another clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate unit operations during a shift in accordance with policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate unit staffing assignments to achieve 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, department, or hospital committees and task forces.
• Communicate with patients and significant others about nursing care.
• Implement action plans that support safe, quality, and efficient care; assure the safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.
• Provide direct patient care, conduct ongoing assessments, respond to patient and family needs, and monitor and document responses to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Use equipment, staffing, supplies, and other resources in a patient-first and cost-effective manner; complete quality improvement activities for the assigned shift.
• Assess and intervene in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors, consulting a manager or administrator as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct, advocate for patients and others, demonstrate accountability and compassion, and integrate clinical knowledge and expertise into decision-making.
• Meet regulatory and mandatory requirements and maintain a personal development plan and education or certification related to the clinical specialty.
• Support organizational culture, identify when issues should be escalated, maintain a clean and safe environment, analyze daily activity patterns, and recommend operational changes.
• Anticipate staffing needs for subsequent shifts and arrange coverage; promote effective use of staff time and effort.
• Communicate incidents across departments with appropriate personnel and identify key issues and trends for managers, recommending improvements.
• Promote Northwestern Medicine’s philosophy and annual implementation plan objectives, and foster communication and cooperation among patients, staff, and visitors.
• Provide input to the manager on budgetary matters, staffing, and cost-containment strategies; build cross-department relationships to optimize patient care.
• Assess and communicate staff development needs, orient staff to the Clinical Coordinator and Charge role, serve as a staff resource, and contribute to unit orientation.
• Ensure research activities are completed for the assigned shift and participate in nursing research activities.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level