Nurse Clinician-Sleep Medicine Clinic Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

13d • $35 - $55

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician works in a multidisciplinary environment and uses nursing skills to assess patients by phone or in person, implement nursing interventions, and organize patient education. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative teams. The Nurse Clinician uses sound judgment, independent thinking, and creativity to resolve patient care issues while adhering to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Certification in Basic CPR.
• Current experience within the past five years, or be a new nursing graduate within the past two years. If experience is less than six months, approval from the NMG Director of Professional Development is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (may be required for some roles within Oncology).
• 1–2 years of experience in ambulatory or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment, ensure OSHA compliance, report and help rectify deficiencies, and oversee appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care; assess each patient’s chief complaint and needs using the nursing process; consult with physicians and other providers; document assessments clearly and completely; and protect patient confidentiality and medical information.
• Independently perform routine nursing duties, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital-sign measurement, and preparation of lab specimens, and demonstrate competency in complex specialty-related procedures.
• Interpret abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, take appropriate remedial action, and document interventions in the patient medical record.
• Communicate and collaborate with clinical and administrative departments and outside agencies or facilities to coordinate patient care.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards, and document assessments appropriately.
• Manage urgent and emergent medical situations according to organizational protocols and obtain or operate emergency equipment as needed.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians in daily problem solving and decision-making; proactively address patient care needs; and delegate tasks to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants in accordance with Illinois law and organizational protocols.
• Comply with patient-care policies and procedures, recommend improvements to management, and ensure new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education, confirm patient understanding and return demonstration when pertinent, teach staff, and participate in community outreach, support groups, or educational programs as requested.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree