Nurse Clinician - Anesthesiology OB Nights 24 hrs week

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Clinician for Anesthesiology OB Nights to provide bedside nursing in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. This part-time role covers two 12-hour night shifts weekly (7 PM–7:30 AM) with every 4th weekend, focusing on patient assessment, education, and coordination of care.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Illinois RN licensure, Basic CPR certification, and at least one year of ambulatory care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Professional Nurse Licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Certification in Basic CPR.
• Minimum of one year experience in ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and report deficiencies.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in the medical record.
• Administer phlebotomy, medications, vital signs and other routine nursing duties.
• Provide patient education and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain readiness to manage urgent medical situations per protocol.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Nursing procedures

Education

RN licensure Illinois

Job description

Nurse Clinician - Anesthesiology OB Nights 24 hrs week

• Part-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $39.00
• Salary Range Maximum: $62.40
• Compensation: USD 39 - USD 62.4 - 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?

Work Hours: Part-time. Two 12hour night shifts per week, from 7PM to 7:30 AM. This will include every 4thweekend.

The Nurse Clinician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Nurse Clinician will work in a multidisciplinary environment which will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. This position will utilize nursing skills to perform patient assessments via phone or in person and implement nursing interventions; as such the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving patient care issues. This role is also responsible for initiating & organizing patient education for the population this unit serves.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested.
• Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment.
• For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process. Based on findings, seek solutions, and offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers.
• Document all nursing assessments in the patients’ medical record. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete, and legible.
• Understand and uphold the protocols and procedures for release of patient/medical information.
• Independently perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, measurement of vital signs, preparation of lab specimens, etc.
• Demonstrate clinical competency when performing complex specialty related procedures, including conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, filling and adjustment of implantable pain pumps and excision and drainage of wounds.
• Interpret and define abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, then take appropriate remedial action.Document all interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete, and legible.
• Communicate and collaborate with other clinical and administrative departments to coordinate appropriate patient care, as needed.
• Communicate with outside agencies or facilities as appropriate.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards.
• Document all assessments the patient medical record as appropriate. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete, and legible.
• Manage urgent/emergent medical situations as appropriate and in accordance with the organization’s protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Obtain and/or operate emergency equipment according to relevant standards.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians for daily problem solving and decision making.
• Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address/resolve issues.
• Delegate appropriate tasks according to Illinois law and organizational protocols to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.
• Comply with all existing policies and procedures related to patient care.
• Make recommendations to management regarding new policies and procedures that may improve the patient experience.
• Assure that new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner. Initiate and coordinate patient education.
• Ensure that patients understand educational materials and can exhibit return demonstration when pertinent.
• Provide teaching to staff on both a formal and informal basis.
• Participate in community outreach education, patient support groups or specialty related educational programs offered to hospital and community nurses, as requested.
• This role may support additional projects, perform administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.
• AA/EOE

Required

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Professional Nurse Licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Certification in Basic CPR.
• Minimum of one year experience in ambulatory care.

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.