Nurse Clinician-Neurology Casual Days

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Nurse Clinician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Nurse Clinician will work in a multidisciplinary environment which will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. This position will utilize nursing skills to perform patient assessments via phone or in person and implement nursing interventions; as such the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity is required when resolving patient care issues. The Nurse Clinician is also responsible for initiating & organizing patient education for the population this unit serves.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment :

Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process.

Independently perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, measurement of vital signs, preparation of lab specimens, etc.

Document all interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate.

Communicate and collaborate with other clinical and administrative departments in order to coordinate appropriate patient care, as needed.

Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards.

Obtain and / or operate emergency equipment according to relevant standards.

Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address / resolve issues.

Make recommendations to management regarding new policies and procedures that may improve the patient experience.

Ensure that patients understand educational materials and can exhibit return demonstration when pertinent.

Hours : 8 hours a week

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.