Nurse Clinician-Ortho

The salary range for this position is $34.50 - $55.20 (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.

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Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, youll 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 youve been, and we support where youre 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.

• $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 Well‑being 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

Full Time, salaried position, 40 hours per week located on the Lake Forest hospital campus.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8a-5p. This role is primarily a triage position involving response to patient calls and messages via phone and Epic EMR system.

Nurse Clinician 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 other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Nurse Clinician will work in a multidisciplinary environment requiring exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. The position will involve nursing skill use to perform patient assessments via phone or in person, implementing interventions, using independent judgment, and initiating patient education for the unit’s population.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, report deficiencies, assist in rectifying deficiencies, and supervise appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre‑attending care for patients, perform comprehensive assessment of chief complaint and patient needs, seek solutions, offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers, and document all nursing assessments.
• Perform routine nursing duties and demonstrate clinical competency, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital sign measurement, lab specimen preparation, and complex specialty‑related procedures.
• Interpret and define abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, take appropriate remedial action, and document interventions.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments to coordinate appropriate patient care and communicate with outside agencies or facilities as required.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards; document all assessments.
• Manage urgent/emergent medical situations per organizational…