Nurse Clinician-General Surgery Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

1d • $35 - $55

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician is a full-time, salaried position working 40 hours per week on four 10-hour day shifts. The role travels between Northwestern Medicine’s Lake Forest and Grayslake campuses to support General Surgery.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the Nurse Clinician uses nursing skills to assess patients by phone or in person, implement nursing interventions, exercise independent judgment in resolving care issues, and organize patient education. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with applicable policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

The position requires effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative teams. The Nurse Clinician also serves as a resource for staff and physicians, coordinates care, and helps maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Compensation is $34.50 to $55.20 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification.
• Current experience within the past five years or graduation from nursing school 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 preferred; it 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 deficiencies, assist with their correction, and oversee appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care by assessing each patient’s chief complaint and needs using the nursing process; offer findings and recommendations to physicians and other healthcare providers; and document assessments clearly, completely, and legibly 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 such as conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, implantable pain pump filling and adjustment, and wound excision and drainage.
• 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, including medical emergencies and cardiac arrests; obtain and 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 tasks appropriately to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants under Illinois law and organizational protocols.
• Comply with 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 formally and informally, and participate in requested community outreach, support groups, and educational programs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed