Nurse Clinician Coordinator - Nurse Clinician Coordinator - CTI Pulmonary Clinic - COPD/Asthma Program, Full-time, Days (Hybrid)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Description: Seeking a highly motivated nurse coordinator to join our multidisciplinary Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)/Asthma team within the Pulmonology clinic in the Canning Thoracic Institute. This nurse will join a strong and collaborative team where physicians, APPs (advanced practice providers) and a multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide high quality direct patient care, consultation, and education to complex acute and chronically ill patients in the outpatient setting. The COPD/Asthma nurse clinician coordinator will also partner with medical and administrative leadership to prepare for program meetings, develop patient education materials, establish treatment protocols, and ensure operational efficiencies are met. This position is unique in that it allows the nurse to work autonomously and apply the full breadth of their critical thinking and decision-making skills. Organization, being a self-starter, working with a multi-disciplinary team and being detail-oriented are important in this role. The position will be hybrid; 5 8-hour shifts, with 2 remote. At least 1 year of clinical experience required. The Nurse Clinician Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Nurse Clinician Coordinator provides direct patient care and is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care for designated patients. The Nurse Clinician Coordinator ensures that quality outcomes are achieved and demonstrates exceptional clinical practice. The Nurse Clinician Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Nurse Clinician Coordinator provides direct patient care and is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care for designated patients. The Nurse Clinician Coordinator ensures that quality outcomes are achieved and demonstrates exceptional clinical practice.

Requirements

Current license as a Registered Nurse – State of Illinois
Professional Nurse Bachelor of Nursing Degree (BSN) with three years of clinical experience in ambulatory services
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and database entry.
Demonstrated leadership skills and knowledge of quality improvement.
Ability to effectively build clinical networks and lead system change
Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.
Ability to balance multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes.
Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, delays or unexpected events.
Demonstrates attention to detail and monitors own work for accuracy.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Three years of Clinical experience in the area of clinical specialty.
Experience with ambulatory operations.
Experience with process improvement.

Responsibilities

Provides evidence based patient care and is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care for designated patients
Facilitate timeliness and access to care and coordinate complex care processes throughout the Northwestern Healthcare System.
Coordinates patient care across the continuum of care
Assists patients in interpreting care recommendations as needed.
Assesses patient and family learning needs, assists in the development of evidence based educational material and provides patient and family education.
Evaluates patients’ physical and emotional recovery from procedures and strives to promote patient wellness and comfort.
Serves as a resource for patients and their families, and helps to coordinate resources as needed.
Monitors quality of care, as well as patient and physician satisfaction, through follow-up discussions and assessments