Nurse Clinician - Patient Care & Education Leader

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Clinician to join a multidisciplinary team and perform patient assessments via phone or in person, implement nursing interventions, and initiate patient education for the unit. The role requires an Illinois Registered Nurse, CPR certification, and current practice within the last five years; preferred candidates have a BSN and ambulatory or acute care experience.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff, document clearly, and uphold safety and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Certification in Basic CPR (BLS).
• Current experience within past five years (or new grad within past two).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; ensure OSHA compliance.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in the medical record.
• Provide routine and complex nursing procedures, including assessments and interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other departments; communicate effectively.
• Triage inbound calls and manage urgent situations per policies.
• Educate patients and families; participate in community outreach as requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse in Illinois

CPR/Basic Life Support

Recent clinical practice within 5 years

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Clinician to join a multidisciplinary team and perform patient assessments via phone or in person, implement nursing interventions, and initiate patient education for the unit. The role requires an Illinois Registered Nurse, CPR certification, and current practice within the last five years; preferred candidates have a BSN and ambulatory or acute care experience.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff, document clearly, and uphold safety and