RN Clinical Nurse — Patient-Centered Care Leader

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide and coordinate evidence-based patient care within the NMH framework. The RN will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate care, while upholding ethical standards and professional growth.

The role emphasizes advocacy for patients, education, and safe, compassionate care; commitment to standards and quality improvement is essential across all shifts and units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association.
• Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative).
• Oral, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations.
• Use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.
• Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Advocates patient-centered care and develops individualized care plans.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to advance patient plan of care.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and pursues continuing education opportunities.
• Identifies priorities, sets goals, and prescribes nursing interventions when appropriate.
• Educates patients and families using suitable materials and methods.
• Documents patient responses and updates care plans in health records.
• Escalates situations as needed and consults appropriate resources.
• Mentors and precepts new team members.
• Maintains professional accountability and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Analytic ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Keyboard use

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher

Illinois RN license

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide and coordinate evidence-based patient care within the NMH framework. The RN will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate care, while upholding ethical standards and professional growth.

The role emphasizes advocacy for patients, education, and safe, compassionate care; commitment to standards and quality improvement is essential across all shifts and units.