Clinical Coordinator RN — Unit Operations Leader

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development stipend

Wellbeing fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (RN) to oversee shift operations, coordinate staffing, and direct patient care to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in hospital-wide improvement efforts.

The role requires a nursing degree and IL RN licensure with 2+ years in a clinical specialty, CPR/BLS certification, and a Magnet certification preference.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing and IL RN license required.
• Two+ years of clinical specialty experience required.
• Magnet certification preferred or obtained within 1 year.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations each shift in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates staffing to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Directs patient care by staff nurses and support personnel for a shift.
• Leads committees and initiatives within unit or hospital.
• Communicates with patients and families about care plans.
• Implements action plans for safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with patients

Patient safety

Problem solving

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

RN license - Illinois

Two+ years clinical specialty

Magnet certification (preferred)

CPR – Basic Life Support

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (RN) to oversee shift operations, coordinate staffing, and direct patient care to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in hospital-wide improvement efforts.

The role requires a nursing degree and IL RN licensure with 2+ years in a clinical specialty, CPR/BLS certification, and a Magnet certification preference.