Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse — Patient-Centered Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse in Chicago, IL. The position requires at least two years of current nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or ER, and entails 40 hours per week in 4 ten-hour shifts with staggered starts.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to ethics and compliance, and participation in quality improvement and research activities. It includes professional development and community engagement responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher
• Current State of Illinois RN license
• CPR healthcare provider
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to lift/carry up to 35 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Advocates within a patient-centered care model.
• Develops individualized, age-specific nursing care plans.
• Collaborates with the care team to meet daily patient-centered goals.
• Provides post-operative care and discharge teaching.
• Identifies pre-anesthetic surgical risk factors.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytic ability

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Lifting 35 lbs

Push/pull 50 lbs

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

NLN-accredited nursing program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse in Chicago, IL. The position requires at least two years of current nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or ER, and entails 40 hours per week in 4 ten-hour shifts with staggered starts.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to ethics and compliance, and participation in quality improvement and research activities. It includes professional development and community engagement responsibilities.