Nurse Clinician: Expert Patient Care & Education

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Clinician to deliver comprehensive nursing care in a multidisciplinary setting. The role emphasizes patient assessments, education, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care across the patient population.

Responsibilities include routine nursing duties, documentation, triage calls, and participation in education initiatives for patients and staff, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree in Nursing and an active RN license.
• CPR certification and clinical experience in acute or ambulatory care are required.
• Bachelor's degree may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments via phone or in person and document in the medical record.
• Provide routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, and vital signs.
• Interpret test results, document interventions, and take appropriate remedial actions.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient care and triage calls.
• Manage urgent/emergent situations per organizational protocols and operate emergency equipment as needed.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians and delegate tasks per Illinois law.
• Comply with policies and initiate/coordinate patient education for patients and staff.
• Participate in community outreach, patient education programs, and education of staff.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

State Licensed Registered Nurse

Certification in Basic CPR

2 years of relevant clinical experience

Bachelor's degree in nursing (may be required for certain positions)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Clinician to deliver comprehensive nursing care in a multidisciplinary setting. The role emphasizes patient assessments, education, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care across the patient population.

Responsibilities include routine nursing duties, documentation, triage calls, and participation in education initiatives for patients and staff, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.