Observation Unit Clinical Nurse - Patient-Centered Leader

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Nurse to deliver evidence-based nursing care and coordinate patient plans within a multidisciplinary team. The RN adheres to ANA standards and hospital ethics, acting as a patient advocate from admission to discharge.

The role emphasizes professional growth, teaching, and quality improvement activities, aligned with NMH values and regulatory requirements. BLS, Illinois RN license, and BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN-accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for patient-centered care and develops individualized care plans.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to execute and evaluate nursing care.
• Educates patients and families using appropriate instructional materials.
• Documents and communicates patient progress accurately in the health record.
• Maintains safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance at all times.

Skills

Patient advocate

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ethical practice

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

BSN or higher

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Nurse to deliver evidence-based nursing care and coordinate patient plans within a multidisciplinary team. The RN adheres to ANA standards and hospital ethics, acting as a patient advocate from admission to discharge.

The role emphasizes professional growth, teaching, and quality improvement activities, aligned with NMH values and regulatory requirements. BLS, Illinois RN license, and BSN preferred.