Nurse Clinician: Acute Care & Patient Education

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team in Chicago. You will perform patient assessments, implement nursing interventions, and educate patients and families in clinical and community settings.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, collaboration with physicians and staff, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Excellent communication and responsiveness are essential to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have active RN license in Illinois.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience in acute/ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Ensure OSHA compliance and report deficiencies.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients with comprehensive assessments and documentation.
• Perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital signs, and lab prep.
• Interpret abnormalities and document interventions; maintain clear, complete records.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient care.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills.
• Manage urgent/emergent medical situations per organizational protocols.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians; delegate tasks per Illinois law.
• Comply with policies and propose improvements to patient care processes.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education and community outreach as requested.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

State Licensed Registered Nurse for State of employment

Certification in Basic CPR

2 years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team in Chicago. You will perform patient assessments, implement nursing interventions, and educate patients and families in clinical and community settings.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, collaboration with physicians and staff, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Excellent communication and responsiveness are essential to delivering high-quality patient care.