Trauma Care Nurse Clinician - Part-Time

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a part-time Nurse Clinician to provide patient assessments (phone and in person) and to implement nursing interventions in a multidisciplinary setting. You will use clinical judgment to support patient care and initiate education for the population served.

The role requires strong communication, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff, while upholding patient confidentiality and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Illinois RN license required; BLS CPR certification required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred for certain positions

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; ensure OSHA compliance; supervise care of medical equipment.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings; protect patient confidentiality.
• Conduct routine nursing duties (phlebotomy, med administration, vitals) and complex procedures (sedation, chemo, implants, wound care).
• Interpret abnormalities, document interventions, and take remedial action as needed.
• Collaborate with departments to coordinate patient care and communicate with outside agencies as required.
• Triage calls, document assessments, and manage urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
• Lead staff education, delegate tasks to LPNs and Medical Assistants per Illinois law.
• Comply with policies; suggest improvements to patient care processes; ensure timely implementation.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education and participate in community outreach via hospital programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing assessments

Clinical decision making

Patient education

Documentation

Emergency readiness

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Illinois State Licensed Registered Nurse

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a part-time Nurse Clinician to provide patient assessments (phone and in person) and to implement nursing interventions in a multidisciplinary setting. You will use clinical judgment to support patient care and initiate education for the population served.

The role requires strong communication, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff, while upholding patient confidentiality and organizational policies.