Nurse Clinician-Ortho Full Time Days
About The Position
The Nurse Clinician is a full-time, salaried position working 40 hours per week at the Lake Forest hospital campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role is primarily focused on triage, including responding to patient calls and messages by phone and through the Epic EMR system. The Nurse Clinician provides nursing assessments in person and by phone, implements nursing interventions, and uses clinical judgment and independent problem-solving to address patient care issues. The role works in a multidisciplinary environment and requires effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative teams. The Nurse Clinician also initiates and coordinates patient education and follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, policies, compliance requirements, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification.
- Current experience within the past five years or, for a new nursing graduate, graduation 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.
- One to two years of experience in ambulatory or acute care.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, ensure OSHA compliance, report and help rectify deficiencies, and supervise appropriate care of medical equipment.
- Provide pre-attending care by comprehensively assessing each patient’s chief complaint and needs, consulting with physicians and other providers as appropriate, and documenting assessments clearly and completely while protecting confidentiality.
- Perform routine nursing duties, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital-sign measurement, and lab specimen preparation, 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 record.
- Coordinate patient care through communication and collaboration with clinical and administrative departments and outside agencies or facilities as appropriate.
- Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards, and document assessments in the patient record.
- Manage urgent and emergent medical situations according to organizational protocols, and obtain or operate emergency equipment as appropriate.
- 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.
- Follow existing 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 demonstrations when pertinent, teach staff, and participate in community or specialty-related education programs as requested.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A wide range of benefits intended to support 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
Education Level
Associate degree
