Radiology Nurse-Lakeview Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

6d • $37 - $58

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician works in a multidisciplinary environment and builds effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative teams. The role uses nursing skills to assess patients by phone or in person, determine and implement appropriate interventions, exercise independent judgment in resolving patient-care issues, and organize patient education for the population served.

The position provides pre-attending care, performs routine nursing duties and specialty-related procedures, interprets test and procedure findings, and documents assessments and interventions in patients’ medical records. It also involves coordinating care with internal departments and outside agencies, triaging calls, responding to urgent and emergent situations, supporting staff and physicians in daily decision-making, delegating tasks as permitted, and maintaining a safe, clean, policy-compliant work environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• Basic CPR certification.
• At least 2 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, comply with OSHA regulations, report deficiencies, assist with corrections, and supervise appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ chief complaints and needs using the nursing process.
• Use assessment findings to seek solutions and offer opinions to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Document nursing assessments and interventions clearly, completely, and legibly while maintaining patient confidentiality and following information-release protocols.
• Perform routine nursing duties, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital-sign measurement, and lab specimen preparation.
• Demonstrate competency in complex specialty-related procedures, including conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, implantable pain pump filling and adjustment, and wound excision and drainage.
• Interpret abnormalities detected in tests and procedures and take appropriate remedial action.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative departments and communicate with outside agencies or facilities to coordinate patient care.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards, documenting assessments appropriately.
• Manage urgent and emergent medical situations according to organizational protocols and obtain or operate emergency equipment according to applicable standards.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians in daily problem-solving and decision-making, proactively addressing patient-care needs.
• 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 ensure new policies and procedures are implemented promptly.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education, confirm patient understanding and return demonstration when pertinent, and teach staff formally and informally.
• Participate in community outreach education, patient support groups, or specialty-related educational programs for hospital and community nurses as requested.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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