Nurse Clinician-Trauma Critical Care Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

16h • $35 - $55

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician works in a multidisciplinary environment and builds effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative units. The role uses nursing skills to assess patients by phone or in person, implement nursing interventions, apply independent judgment and problem-solving, and initiate and organize patient education for the population served. This is a part-time, salaried position at 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Illinois State Licensed Registered Nurse.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
• Two years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing; may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, ensure OSHA compliance, report deficiencies, assist with correcting them, and oversee appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care and perform comprehensive nursing assessments of patients’ chief complaints and needs; consult with physicians and other providers, document assessments clearly and completely, maintain confidentiality, and follow protocols for releasing patient information.
• Perform routine nursing duties, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital-sign measurement, and preparation of laboratory specimens; demonstrate competency in complex specialty-related procedures.
• Interpret abnormalities found in tests and procedures, take appropriate remedial action, and document interventions in the patient 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 in accordance with organizational protocols and obtain or operate emergency equipment as required.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians in daily problem-solving and decision-making; proactively address patient-care needs and delegate appropriate 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 help ensure new policies and procedures are implemented promptly.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education, confirm patient understanding and return demonstration when applicable, teach staff, and participate in community outreach, support groups, or specialty education programs as requested.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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