Surgical Clinical Coordinator - Prentice OR, Full-time, Rotating
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Overview
The Surgical Services Clinical Coordinator is an experienced Registered Nurse responsible for direct patient care and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving during shifts. This role aligns with Northwestern Memorial’s mission, values, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Facilitates unit operations on a shift basis according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements
Coordinates unit based staffing assignments on a shift basis to achieve high quality and cost effective care
Directs patient care provided by staff nurses and support personnel for a specific shift
Communicates directly with patients and significant others about nursing care
Champions new initiatives and helps in unit/departmental or hospital wide committees/task forces
Implements appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality, and efficient care
Assures safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff
Provides direct patient care
Additional Functions
I. Clinical
Demonstrates clinical competence
Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others’ biopsychosocial and learning needs (as appropriate)
Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and their significant others
Monitors and documents the patient’s response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes (as appropriate)
Maintains critical communication with Surgeons, Anesthesia providers, Surgical Services leadership team, ancillary staff and other hospital departments
Assesses the appropriateness of staff assignments to provide the best patient care experience
Continually reassesses departmental staffing needs (to include breaks and lunch relief) based on changes in departmental acuity
Demonstrates Patients' First and cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies and all other resources
Assures that quality improvement activities are completed for the assigned shift
Supports Time Outs and Team Briefings
Assesses and intervenes in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors and consults with manager or administrator for guidance as needed.
II. Professional
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation
Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, the community, and the nursing profession
Consistently demonstrates accountability
Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers
Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums
Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making
Assumes responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements
Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education/certification related to clinical specialty area
III. Leadership
Acts in accordance with organizational culture; understands how own work team affects others in the organization and knows when to elevate an issue, problem, or decision
Ensures that the environment is clean, attractive, safe and free from hazards for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with regulatory requirements
Analyzes patterns of daily activities and recommends operational/program/schedule changes as needed
Anticipates staffing needs for subsequent shifts and makes necessary arrangements for coverage
Assumes responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff
Facilitates effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel (manager, administrator, medical staff, etc.)
Promotes philosophy and annual implementation plan objectives of Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Provides a milieu conducive to communication and cooperation among patients, staff and visitors
Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to managers and makes recommendations for improvement on an ongoing basis
Provides input to manager on budgetary issues, particularly staffing and cost containment strategies
Supports management team with approving timecards for all employees within service line/department
Establishes relationships across departments to optimize patient care
IV. Education
Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager
Orients staff to Clinical Coordinator role
Serves as a resource for staff
Contributes to unit orientation
V. Research
Assures that research activities are completed for an assigned shift
Participates in nursing research activities
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Preferred
Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus.
Additional clinical experience in another clinical area.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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The Surgical Services Clinical Coordinator is an experienced Registered Nurse responsible for direct patient care and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving during shifts. This role aligns with Northwestern Memorial’s mission, values, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Facilitates unit operations on a shift basis according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements
Coordinates unit based staffing assignments on a shift basis to achieve high quality and cost effective care
Directs patient care provided by staff nurses and support personnel for a specific shift
Communicates directly with patients and significant others about nursing care
Champions new initiatives and helps in unit/departmental or hospital wide committees/task forces
Implements appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality, and efficient care
Assures safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff
Provides direct patient care
Additional Functions
I. Clinical
Demonstrates clinical competence
Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others’ biopsychosocial and learning needs (as appropriate)
Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and their significant others
Monitors and documents the patient’s response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes (as appropriate)
Maintains critical communication with Surgeons, Anesthesia providers, Surgical Services leadership team, ancillary staff and other hospital departments
Assesses the appropriateness of staff assignments to provide the best patient care experience
Continually reassesses departmental staffing needs (to include breaks and lunch relief) based on changes in departmental acuity
Demonstrates Patients' First and cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies and all other resources
Assures that quality improvement activities are completed for the assigned shift
Supports Time Outs and Team Briefings
Assesses and intervenes in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors and consults with manager or administrator for guidance as needed.
II. Professional
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation
Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, the community, and the nursing profession
Consistently demonstrates accountability
Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers
Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums
Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making
Assumes responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements
Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education/certification related to clinical specialty area
III. Leadership
Acts in accordance with organizational culture; understands how own work team affects others in the organization and knows when to elevate an issue, problem, or decision
Ensures that the environment is clean, attractive, safe and free from hazards for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with regulatory requirements
Analyzes patterns of daily activities and recommends operational/program/schedule changes as needed
Anticipates staffing needs for subsequent shifts and makes necessary arrangements for coverage
Assumes responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff
Facilitates effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel (manager, administrator, medical staff, etc.)
Promotes philosophy and annual implementation plan objectives of Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Provides a milieu conducive to communication and cooperation among patients, staff and visitors
Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to managers and makes recommendations for improvement on an ongoing basis
Provides input to manager on budgetary issues, particularly staffing and cost containment strategies
Supports management team with approving timecards for all employees within service line/department
Establishes relationships across departments to optimize patient care
IV. Education
Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager
Orients staff to Clinical Coordinator role
Serves as a resource for staff
Contributes to unit orientation
V. Research
Assures that research activities are completed for an assigned shift
Participates in nursing research activities
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Preferred
Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus.
Additional clinical experience in another clinical area.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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