Clinical Shift Leader – Patient Care & Team Leadership

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Shift Coordinator to lead unit operations, coordinate patient care, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on a shift basis. You will oversee staffing, document care processes, and model professional nursing practice in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the nursing team, educators, and managers to maintain high-quality patient care and efficiency on the unit.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 3 years RN experience.
• Licensed RN in Illinois.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Telemetry competency.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily unit operations and care delivery.
• Coordinates and monitors patient care to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures staffing according to staffing matrix and consults with manager when variances are anticipated.
• Demonstrates leadership by coaching staff and conducting staff huddles.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and patient life safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Telemetry competency

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Shift Coordinator to lead unit operations, coordinate patient care, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on a shift basis. You will oversee staffing, document care processes, and model professional nursing practice in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the nursing team, educators, and managers to maintain high-quality patient care and efficiency on the unit.