Clinical Coordinator Charge Nurse-Oncology Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse for the Oncology unit on the night shift. You will oversee shift operations, coordinate staffing, and direct patient care for the team, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with hospital-wide initiatives, and budget-conscious staffing decisions. Minimum requirements include a BSN, Illinois RN license, 2+ years in a clinical specialty, and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN licensed in Illinois.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• 2+ years in a clinical specialty.
• MSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations on a shift basis according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates unit-based staffing assignments to achieve high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Directs patient care provided by staff nurses and support personnel for a specific shift.
• Leads committees and trials to improve unit performance and patient outcomes.
• Communicates with patients and families about nursing care and plans.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Patient care

Communication with patients

Education

BSN

Illinois RN license

CPR/BLS

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Clinical Coordinator Charge Nurse-Oncology Full Time Nights

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $38.50
• Salary Range Maximum: $61.60
• Compensation: USD 38.5 - USD 61.6 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Clinical Coordinator

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.
• Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager.
• Orients staff to Clinical Coordinator and Charge role.
• Serves as a resource for staff.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.