Clinical Coordinator Charge Nurse-Oncology Full Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (RN) in Illinois to lead unit operations, coordinate shift staffing, and direct patient care with an interdisciplinary team. You will support management in ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient care while engaging with committees and initiatives that improve patient outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, CPR-BLS, and at least 2 years in a clinical specialty, with a focus on coordination and clinical leadership within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Illinois RN license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a clinical specialty.
• CPR – Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations on a shift according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates unit staffing to achieve high quality and cost effective care.
• Directs patient care provided by staff nurses and support personnel for a shift.
• Champions new initiatives and participates in committees and task forces.
• Communicates with patients and families about nursing care.
• Implements action plans to provide safe, high quality, and efficient care.
• Ensures patient safety and security of patients, families, and staff.
• Provides direct patient care and ongoing assessment of patients and families.
• Monitors and documents response to therapies and progress toward outcomes.
• Contributes to quality improvement activities for the shift.
• Assesses and intervenes in critical situations and escalates to management as needed.
• Maintains a safe environment compliant with regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse in Illinois

Two or more years clinical specialty

CPR – Basic Life Support

Job description

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $61.60 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)


• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)


• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)


• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)


• Matching 401(k)


• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage


• Life insurance


• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus


• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Clinical 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.

• An experienced Registered Nurse, who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving on a given shift.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations on a shift basis according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.


• Coordinates unit based staffing assignments on a shift basis to achieve high quality and cost effective care.


• Directs patient care provided by staff nurses and support personnel for a specific shift.


• Champions new initiatives and helps in unit/departmental or hospital wide committees/task forces.


• Communicates directly with patients and significant others about nursing care.


• Implements appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality, and efficient care.


• Assures safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.


• Provides direct patient care. Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others’ biopsychosocial and learning needs.


• Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and their significant others.


• Monitors and documents the patient’s response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.


• Assures that quality improvement activities are completed for the assigned shift.


• Assesses and intervenes in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors and consults with manager or administrator for guidance as needed.


• Ensures that the environment is clean, attractive, safe and free from hazards for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with regulatory requirements.


• Analyzes patterns of daily activities and recommends operational/program changes as needed.


• Anticipates staffing needs for subsequent shifts and makes necessary arrangements for coverage.


• Facilitates effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel (manager, administrator, medical staff, etc.). Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to managers and makes recommendations for improvement on an ongoing basis.


• Provides input to manager on budgetary issues, particularly staffing and cost containment strategies.


• Establishes relationships across departments to optimize patient care.


• Assess and communicates staff development needs to manager.


• Orients staff to Clinical Coordinator and Charge role.


• Serves as a resource for staff.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)


• Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois


• Two or more years in clinical specialty


• CPR – Basic Life Support

Preferred

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)


• Certification in specialty clinical area

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

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.

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.