Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Adult Psych - Evanston Hospital

Pay Range

Hourly Pay Range: $36.00 - $55.80. The rate is based on a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Sign on bonus: $5,000 for greater than 3 years of experience or $7,500 for greater than 6 years of experience (paid in two installments at 6 and 12 months).

Position: Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Location: Evanston Hospital

• Full‑time, Evening Shift (Monday‑Friday, 3PM – 11:30PM)
• No travel required.

• Act as a Registered Nurse resource to staff, demonstrating excellent clinical skills.
• Coordinate, delegate, communicate, and think critically on clinical and operational issues.
• Facilitate timely placement of admissions and transfers in collaboration with admitting, Bed Coordinator, and/or Supervisor.
• Make patient rounds, monitoring conditions and changes.
• Assist in bed control, contact physicians for early discharge orders, and support timely patient discharges.
• Participate in the Nursing DIG Committee to identify throughput improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adequate unit coverage considering census, acuity, and RN:patient ratio.
• Plan and assign unit duties based on staffing, competency, and shift coverage.
• Delegate tasks to RN and non‑professional staff, providing feedback and counseling as needed.
• Prioritize bed clean‑up, coordinate with housekeeping for stat cleaning.
• Assist in staff evaluation processes, including peer review, goal‑setting, performance improvement, and progressive discipline.
• Orchestrate orientation and ongoing feedback for agency personnel.
• Manage temporary s for PYXIS and coordinate duties during codes.
• Resolve patient care issues, communicating with other departments as required.
• Direct unit activities during internal or external disasters and report significant clinical events.
• Communicate unit status to incoming Clinical Nurse Coordinator and complete shift summary reports.
• Participate in Rapid Response and Stroke Team protocols as a member.

• Graduate of an approved nursing school;
  Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Staff Nurse experience.
• Strong clinical nursing skills, effective communication, teaching and motivational abilities.
• Board certification within 2 years of promotion; preferred specialty certification.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• American Heart Association CPR certification preferred.

• Annual Incentive Plan potential earnings based on performance.
• Premium pay (shift, on‑call, holiday) for eligible positions.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual performance‑based increases.
• Career Pathways for professional growth and development.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program, savings plan, Health Savings Account options.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

EOE:
Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veterans, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.