Clinical Nurse Coordinator-GI Surgical Oncology Full-time Nights

Northwestern Medicine

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
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Clinical Nurse Coordinator-GI Surgical Oncology Full-time Nights Location Chicago, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital Job REQID REF84770H Job Function Nursing Coordinator Shift Night Job (3rd) Type of Employment Full-TimeThe salary range for this position is $42.50 - $68.00 (Hourly Rate)Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.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 section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.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
DescriptionThis is a night shift position: 7:00pm CT to 7:30am CTPlease look at our 12 East Instagram page to see what our team has been up to recently!The Clinical Coordinator 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.An experienced Registered Nurse, who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving on a given shift.Patient Population: GI, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, and Ears Nose & ThroatGeneral Care InformationThe GI Surgical Oncology team on 12E is a multifaceted unit that specializes in the care of a variety of post-surgical patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Our nurses provide care to extremely complex surgical patients that have often undergone life-altering surgery. Clinical nurses on the 12E floor gain incredible experience and knowledge in a number of devices & procedures including ileostomies & colostomies, artificial airways including tracheostomies & T-tubes, negative pressure wound therapy, chest tubes, venous dopplers, and leech therapy. This unit allows for nurses to advance their skillset by combining cutting-edge technology and critical thinking skills to provide evidence-based comprehensive nursing care to our highly complex post-surgical patient population.Some of our Specialty surgeries include:
  • Tumor Removals
  • Ostomy Placements
  • Weight Loss Procedures
  • Reconstructive Flaps
  • Gender Affirming Surgeries
In addition, the unit offers an environment that supports teamwork and collaboration from all members of the interdisciplinary team.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.
  • Champions new initiatives and helps in unit/departmental or hospital wide committees/task forces.
  • Communicates directly with patients and significant others about nursing care.
  • 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. Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others' biopsychosocial and learning needs.
  • 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.
  • Assures that quality improvement activities are completed for the assigned shift.
  • Assesses and intervenes in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors and consults with manager or administrator for guidance as needed.
  • 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 changes as needed.
  • Anticipates staffing needs for subsequent shifts and makes necessary arrangements for coverage.
  • Facilitates effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel (manager, administrator, medical staff, etc.). 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.
  • Establishes relationships across departments to optimize patient care.
  • Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager.
  • Orients staff to Clinical Coordinator and Charge role.
  • Serves as a resource for staff.
QualificationsRequired:
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited school of nursing. (Minimum two years clinical experience in area of clinical specialty).
  • Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
  • Two or more years in clinical specialty
  • (NMH only) Holds Magnet recognized certification or obtains within 1 year (specialty certification in clinical area is preferred)
  • CPR - Basic Life Support
Preferred:
  • (NMHC, excluding NMH) Holds specialty clinical area certification
Equal OpportunityNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.BenefitsWe 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 section to learn more.Share This JobFeatured JobsRecently Viewed JobsYou do not have any recently viewed jobsNursing OpportunitiesBenefitsInformation Services CareersNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer 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.Contact us if you need any further information about NM Nursing Careers at .We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any step in our application or interviewing process, please email and a Human Resources representative will connect with you to discuss next steps.© 2025 by Northwestern Medicine® and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare.Northwestern Medicine® is a trademark of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, used by Northwestern University.

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