Nurse Clinician- OBGYN, Part Time

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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.

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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; the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving patient care issues is required.

The Nurse Clinician will also be responsible for initiating & organizing patient education for the population served by this unit.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately and assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested. Assume responsibility for and supervise the appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients. Perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process. Seek solutions and offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers. Document all nursing assessments in the patient’s medical record. 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 and take appropriate remedial action. Document all interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Communicate and collaborate with other clinical and administrative departments to coordinate appropriate patient care as needed. Communicate with outside agencies or facilities as appropriate.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards. Document all assessments in the patient medical record. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Manage urgent/emergent medical situations 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. Assure that new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education. Ensure that patients understand educational materials and can exhibit return demonstration when pertinent. Provide teaching…