Nurse Clinician: Triage & Patient Care Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Clinician to join the Lake Forest hospital campus on a full-time basis. The role centers on triage, patient calls, and coordination via the Epic EMR system, with a focus on safe nursing practice and continuous patient care.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, document findings, and support physicians and care teams while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to policies. The position requires IL RN licensure and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification.
• Current experience within past five years or new nursing graduate within past two years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and OSHA compliance; supervise equipment care.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in the medical record.
• Carry out routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medications, vital signs; assist in complex procedures.
• Document interventions clearly and legibly; protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Triage & assessment

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Nursing process

Documentation

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (accredited school)

Illinois RN licensure

AHA CPR certification

Tools

Epic EMR system

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Clinician to join the Lake Forest hospital campus on a full-time basis. The role centers on triage, patient calls, and coordination via the Epic EMR system, with a focus on safe nursing practice and continuous patient care.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, document findings, and support physicians and care teams while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to policies. The position requires IL RN licensure and BLS/CPR certification.