Clin Shift Coord RN - Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Shift Coordinator to lead daily unit operations and coordinate nursing care for hospitalized patients. The role emphasizes staff leadership, adherence to ANA standards, and collaboration with physicians and support services.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, Illinois RN license, ACLS/BLS as required by specialty, and demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 3 years of nursing experience
• BSN required; Illinois RN license
• Proficient with office equipment and computer skills; strong verbal and written communication in English
• ACLS and BLS certifications required per specialty

Responsibilities

• Actively supports Nursing Administration and Department Management initiatives
• Coordinates needs of service-specific physicians within each team
• Communicates effectively with team members, Leadership, and Physicians
• Adheres to Illinois Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies
• Collaborates with support services to maintain a safe, clean, and secure patient environment
• Implements care per policies; uses proper techniques and safety precautions
• Recognizes emergencies and uses appropriate equipment
• Assigns daily team and case work; oversees productivity and cost containment
• Serves as a clinical resource for the specialty
• Oversees orientation and competency for new procedures/equipment

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Nursing license

English proficiency

Education

BSN degree

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Office software

Job description

Description

The Clinical Shift Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the hospitalized patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. This nurse functions in a leadership, overseeing daily unit operations, staff, and care delivery, utilizing a staff focused leadership model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively supports Nursing Administration and Department Management initiatives
• Coordinates the needs of service-specific physician within each team
• Communicates effectively and timely with team members, Leadership, and Physicians
• Functions under the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, supports and complies with the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures
• Collaborates with support services to provide the patient with a safe, clean and secure environment.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with policies and procedures; intervenes with proper techniques, procedure and safety precautions to meet the individual needs of the patient
• Recognizes emergency situations and is familiar with emergency equipment
• Responsible for team assignments on a daily basis in regard to case assignments
• Accountable for procurement and troubleshooting of equipment, instrumentation, supplies and case carts
• Serves as a clinical resource for the specialty
• Accountable for cost containment and standardization in relation to products, par levels, and staff productivity
• Accountable for the orientation process in specialty.
• Accountable for the education and competency in relation to new procedures and/or equipment.
• Attends specialty-specific in-services or seminars to maintain competency and promote professional growth
• Assists Management Team with education, leadership and clinical activities as designated.
• Accountable for ongoing performance management and annual review for team members within the parameters set by the Department Manager.
• Is knowledgeable about growth and development needs across the life span.
• Adjusts the individualized plan of care to meet the patient’s age-specific learning needs.
• Skills competencies for assigned age group are completed.
• Assesses data accurately in terms of patient’s status and age-specific needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• 3 years experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Intermediate computer skills. Competent in use of office equipment. Skilled in conflict management and resolution. Effective verbal and written communicator. Proficient in English
• Licensed in Illinois as a Registered Nurse. ACLS, BLS. Certifications as needed per specialty

Preferred

• Recent hospital experience and/or previous nursing practice experience
• 2 years’ experience in pertinent clinical specialty
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.