RN Shift Lead: Clinical Coordination & Unit Leadership

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and Holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Clinical Shift Coordinator to lead daily unit operations, coordinate nursing care, and ensure patient safety. This role oversees staffing, documentation, and regulatory readiness while guiding staff through the nursing process.

The position requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, BLS, telemetry competency, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Illinois RN license and BLS are required.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience; telemetry competency.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; basic computer knowledge.
• Must adhere to Illinois Practice Act and ANA standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily unit operations and staffing in a leadership role.
• Coordinates nursing care and ensures patient safety throughout the shift.
• Oversees documentation, charges, and regulatory readiness.
• Mentors staff and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

Tools

Telemetry systems

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Clinical Shift Coordinator to lead daily unit operations, coordinate nursing care, and ensure patient safety. This role oversees staffing, documentation, and regulatory readiness while guiding staff through the nursing process.

The position requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, BLS, telemetry competency, and strong communication.