Nurse Clinician: Patient Care & Education Leader

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tuition reimbursement

loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

lifecycle benefits

sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Clinician to work in a multidisciplinary team, applying nursing assessments via phone or in person and implementing interventions. You will initiate patient education and coordinate care with physicians and staff.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, independent thinking, and adherence to policies while maintaining patient confidentiality and delivering high-quality care across the unit.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• State Licensed Registered Nurse for the state of employment.
• Certification in Basic CPR.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings.
• Provide routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, and vital signs.
• Interpret test results and document interventions in the medical record.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient care.
• Triage and manage incoming calls using clinical assessment skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

State Licensed Registered Nurse

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Clinician to work in a multidisciplinary team, applying nursing assessments via phone or in person and implementing interventions. You will initiate patient education and coordinate care with physicians and staff.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, independent thinking, and adherence to policies while maintaining patient confidentiality and delivering high-quality care across the unit.