Nurse Clinician-Neurology Casual Days

Job Description

The Nurse Clinician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately.
• Assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested.
• Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients.
• For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process.
• Based on findings, seek solutions and offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers.
• Document all nursing assessments in the patient’s medical record.
• Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Understand and uphold the protocols and procedures for release of patient/medical information.
• Perform routine nursing duties and demonstrate clinical competency.
• Independently perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, measurement of vital signs, preparation of lab specimens, etc.
• Demonstrate clinical competency when performing complex specialty-related procedures, including conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, filling and adjustment of implantable pain pumps and excision and drainage of wounds.
• Interpret and define abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, then take appropriate remedial action.
• Document all interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls.
• Manage urgent/emergent medical situations as appropriate and in accordance with the organization’s protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Obtain and/or operate emergency equipment according to relevant standards.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians for daily problem solving and decision-making.
• Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address/resolve issues.
• Delegate appropriate tasks according to Illinois law and organizational protocols to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.
• Comply with all existing policies and procedures related to patient care.
• Make recommendations to management regarding new policies and procedures that may improve the patient experience.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education.
• Ensure that patients understand educational materials and can exhibit return demonstration when pertinent.
• Provide teaching to staff on both a formal and informal basis.
• Participate in community outreach education, patient support groups or specialty-related educational programs offered to hospital and community nurses, as requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois
• Certification in Basic CPR
• Current experience within past five years or new nursing graduate within past two years (approval required for less than six months experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred (may be required for some roles within Oncology)