Nurse Clinician-Neurosurgery Clinic Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Clinician to join their Neurosurgery Clinic. In this full-time role, you will work in a multidisciplinary environment, utilizing your exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with patients and healthcare professionals. Your responsibilities will include performing patient assessments, implementing nursing interventions, and coordinating patient education. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to an innovative healthcare team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Support for Physical Well-being

Support for Emotional Well-being

Support for Financial Well-being

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in acute or ambulatory care.
• State RN license and Basic CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and implement nursing interventions.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Manage incoming calls and respond to medical emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Patient Education

Triage Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Medical Equipment

Patient Management Software

Job description

Nurse Clinician-Neurosurgery Clinic Full Time Days

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Description

The Nurse Clinician will work in a multidisciplinary environment which requires exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative units. This position involves performing patient assessments via phone or in person, implementing nursing interventions, and using judgment, independent thinking, and creativity to resolve patient care issues. The role also includes initiating and organizing patient education for the unit's population.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, ensure OSHA compliance, report deficiencies, and assist in rectifying them. Supervise the care of medical equipment.
• Perform pre-attending care, including comprehensive assessments of patients' chief complaints and needs, documenting all assessments clearly and completely, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform routine nursing duties such as phlebotomy, medication administration, vital sign measurement, and lab specimen preparation. Demonstrate competency in complex procedures like conscious sedation, chemotherapy, and wound management.
• Interpret test results, take appropriate actions, and document interventions properly.
• Coordinate with other departments and outside agencies to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Manage incoming calls, triage, and prioritize using clinical assessment skills, document assessments, and respond to medical emergencies following protocols.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians, delegate tasks appropriately, and proactively address patient care needs.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to patient care, suggest improvements, and implement new policies timely.
• Coordinate and ensure patient understanding of educational materials, participate in community outreach, and provide staff education.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• State RN license
• Basic CPR certification
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in acute or ambulatory care

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (may be required for some positions)

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses. Background checks are performed if offered a position, considering criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis in accordance with laws.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. For more details, please visit our Benefits section.