The salary range for this position is $36.50 - $58.40 (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 is guided by the collective bargaining agreement.
We offer a variety of benefits to support employees' physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.
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 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
Description
The Clinical Nurse reflects NIH's mission, vision and values, and complies with all relevant policies and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable for patient care including diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure evidence‑based care. The RN works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, participates in decision‑making, teaching, mentoring, and supports unit operations.
Responsibilities
Advocate
Practices in accordance with the patient‑centered care model.
Develops individualized, age‑specific culturally sensitive nursing plans based on the nursing process.
Incorporates the role of patient advocate into the plan of care.
Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient‑centered individualized goals.
Acknowledges and values contributions of the patient’s significant others.
Identifies potential conflict situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels.
Promotes and seeks to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
Maintains a safe environment for patients.
Clinical Expert
Advances clinical expertise through continuing education and specialty certification when eligible.
Continuously enhances skills to ensure the highest quality patient care.
Shares knowledge through educating team members, patients and students.
Uses critical thinking to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ.
Sets realistic and measurable goals, prioritizes, prescribes, and implements interventions safely and timely.
Develops individualized education plans for patients and families.
Evaluates and documents responses to interventions, adjusting the plan accordingly.
Escalates when further intervention is required and consults appropriate experts.
Participates in team goal formation, implementation and evaluation.
Delegates and supervises interventions to implement the plan.
Conveys accurate information during bedside hand‑offs.
Adheres to ethical standards of practice.
Community Volunteer
Participates in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, organized by the hospital or independently.
Compassionate
Demonstrates interpersonal connections from introduction through discharge.
Proactively addresses patient concerns, explaining expected delays in care.
Treats patients, families, visitors and staff with respect and dignity.
Assists in recovery and, where appropriate, supports a peaceful death.
Professionally Engaged
Active member of a professional organization or participates on a committee or task force.
Demonstrates collaboration with co‑workers and other disciplines.
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and education.
Serves as a mentor for new team members.
Participates in peer feedback and constructive evaluation.
Works collaboratively with all hospital services to maintain excellence.
Contributes to policy development and system improvement.
Meets regulatory, accreditation and internal performance requirements.
Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement.
Supports organizational goals strategically and financially.
Maintains a professional image in appearance and communication.
Advances the professional image of nursing through continuous learning.
Qualifications
Required
Graduate of an NLN accredited nursing school/college.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
Registered Professional Nurse license in Illinois.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Analytical ability (conceptual and quantitative).
Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
Keyboard proficiency for data entry and retrieval.
Preferred
Experience in a specific clinical area.
Nursing specialty certification if eligible.
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. Authorized disclosures are required for employment, and results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis following all applicable laws.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
AI tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process, but all employment decisions are made by a person.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible depending on the job family.
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