Nurse Clinician: Patient Care & Education Leader

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Nurse Clinician to deliver direct patient care, perform comprehensive assessments, and coordinate nursing interventions in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure safe, high-quality care. Candidates should possess RN licensure and relevant clinical experience to join our hospital-based team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN licensure (State Licensed Registered Nurse) in the state of employment.
• CPR Certification (Basic CPR)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment per OSHA; report deficiencies to supervisor and assist in rectifying deficiencies.
• Provide pre-attending care; perform comprehensive assessments and document in the patient’s medical record.
• Perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital signs, and specimen handling.
• Interpret abnormalities from tests/procedures and take remedial action; document interventions clearly.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient care as needed.
• Triage and prioritize incoming calls using clinical assessment skills; document assessments in medical record.
• Manage urgent/emergent medical situations per organizational protocols for emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians; delegate tasks per Illinois law and organizational policies.
• Comply with policies; initiate and coordinate patient education; participate in community outreach and staff education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Care coordination

Phlebotomy

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

RN licensure (State Licensed Registered Nurse)

CPR Certification

2 years of clinical experience in acute/ambulatory care

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Nurse Clinician to deliver direct patient care, perform comprehensive assessments, and coordinate nursing interventions in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure safe, high-quality care. Candidates should possess RN licensure and relevant clinical experience to join our hospital-based team.