Nurse Clinician-Trauma Critical Care Part Time Days

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a part-time Nurse Clinician to provide patient assessments (phone and in person) and to implement nursing interventions in a multidisciplinary setting. You will use clinical judgment to support patient care and initiate education for the population served.

The role requires strong communication, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff, while upholding patient confidentiality and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Illinois RN license required; BLS CPR certification required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred for certain positions

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; ensure OSHA compliance; supervise care of medical equipment.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings; protect patient confidentiality.
• Conduct routine nursing duties (phlebotomy, med administration, vitals) and complex procedures (sedation, chemo, implants, wound care).
• Interpret abnormalities, document interventions, and take remedial action as needed.
• Collaborate with departments to coordinate patient care and communicate with outside agencies as required.
• Triage calls, document assessments, and manage urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
• Lead staff education, delegate tasks to LPNs and Medical Assistants per Illinois law.
• Comply with policies; suggest improvements to patient care processes; ensure timely implementation.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education and participate in community outreach via hospital programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing assessments

Clinical decision making

Patient education

Documentation

Emergency readiness

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Illinois State Licensed Registered Nurse

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

This is a Part Time, salaried position at 24 hours per week.

The Nurse Clinician will work in a multidisciplinary environment which will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. This position will utilize nursing skills to perform patient assessments via phone or in person and implement nursing interventions; as such the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving patient care issues. Also responsible for initiating & organizing patient education for the population this unit serves.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment . Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested. Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients . For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process. Based on findings, seek solutions and offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers. Document all nursing assessments in the patient's medical record. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Understand and uphold the protocols and procedures for release of patient/medical information.
• Perform routine nursing duties and demonstrate clinical competency . Independently perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, measurement of vital signs, preparation of lab specimens, etc. Demonstrate clinical competency when performing complex specialty-related procedures, including conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, filling and adjustment of implantable pain pumps and excision and drainage of wounds.
• Interpret and define abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, then take appropriate remedial action . Document all interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments . Communicate and collaborate with other clinical and administrative departments in order to coordinate appropriate patient care, as needed. Communicate with outside agencies or facilities as appropriate.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls . Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards. Document all assessments the patient medical record as appropriate. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Manage urgent/emergent medical situations as appropriate and in accordance with the organization's protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests. Obtain and/or operate emergency equipment according to relevant standards.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians for daily problem solving and decision-making . Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address/resolve issues. Delegate appropriate tasks according to Illinois law and organizational protocols to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.
• Comply with all existing policies and procedures related to patient care . Make recommendations to management regarding new policies and procedures that may improve the patient experience. Assure that new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education . Ensure that patients understand educational materials and can exhibit return demonstration when pertinent. Provide teaching to staff on both a formal and informal basis. Participate in community outreach education, patient support groups or specialty-related educational programs offered to hospital and community nurses, as requested.

Required :

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Illinois State Licensed Registered Nurse.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
• 2 years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment.

Preferred :

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

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case