Clinical Operations Nurse Coordinator

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an experienced Clinical Coordinator to lead nursing operations on a shift, coordinate staffing, and direct patient care across teams. You will participate in committees, communicate with patients and families, and implement action plans to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, regulatory compliance, and ongoing quality improvement in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
• Two or more years in a clinical specialty.
• Magnet recognized certification (or eligible within 1 year).
• CPR – Basic Life Support.

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.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Registered Nurse in Illinois

Two+ years in clinical specialty

Magnet certification (or eligible within 1 year)

CPR – Basic Life Support

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks an experienced Clinical Coordinator to lead nursing operations on a shift, coordinate staffing, and direct patient care across teams. You will participate in committees, communicate with patients and families, and implement action plans to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, regulatory compliance, and ongoing quality improvement in a dynamic hospital environment.