Nurse Clinician-Cardiology Part Time Days
About The Position
The Nurse Clinician is a part-time, salaried position in the Cardiology clinic at Lake Forest Hospital, scheduled for 24 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and requires compliance with its ethics, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the Nurse Clinician builds effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative teams. The role uses nursing judgment and independent thinking to assess patients by phone or in person, implement interventions, resolve care issues, and organize patient education. The posted hourly compensation range is USD 34.50 to USD 55.20.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
- Current experience within the past five years or graduation as a new nurse 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 and clean work environment, ensure OSHA compliance, report deficiencies, assist with corrections, and oversee 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 clear, complete, and legible assessments while protecting confidentiality and following information-release protocols.
- Perform routine nursing duties, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital-sign measurement, and preparation of lab specimens; demonstrate competency with complex specialty-related procedures as applicable.
- 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, including medical emergencies and cardiac arrests; obtain and operate emergency equipment according to standards.
- 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 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
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
