Nurse Clinician- Dermatology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1h • $33 - $58

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, exercise independent judgment in resolving care issues, and initiate and organize patient education for the population served.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license for the state of employment.
• Basic 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 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, using the nursing process, 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 laboratory specimen preparation; 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.
• Coordinate patient care by communicating and collaborating with clinical and administrative departments, outside agencies, and 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 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 appropriately to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.
• Follow existing patient-care policies and procedures, recommend improvements, and help ensure new policies and procedures are implemented promptly.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education, confirm patient understanding and return demonstration when pertinent, 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 against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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