Clinical Coordinator-Prep and Recovery Full Time Evenings

northwesternmedicine

Lake Forest, IL, United States · Lake Forest · United States

Posted Apr 28, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Associate

Job description

Company Description 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. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description 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. 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. In collaboration with the unit manager, contributes to the development of process improvement opportunities and initiatives. Utilizes unit/department dashboard and partners with leadership in leading activities that ensure meeting of targeted goals. Assures regulatory compliance of all activities. Assists with data interpretations and analysis. Provides direct patient care as needed. I. Clinical Demonstrates clinical proficiency according to unit specialty. Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients, significant others and staff. Demonstrates patient first and cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies and all other resources. 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. Participate in peer review by providing feedback, coaching and participating in crucial conversations II. Professional Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation. Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, the community, the nursing profession, and the organization. Consistently demonstrates accountability for his/her professional practice. Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers. Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums. Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making. Assumes responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements. Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education/certification related to clinical specialty area. III. Leadership Acts in accordance with organizational culture; understands how own work team affects others in the organization and knows when to escalate an issue, problem, or decision. 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. Coordinates unit based staff assignments on a shift basis taking into consideration different factors (i.e., staff experience mix and patient acuity, etc.) to achieve high quality and cost effective care. Assumes responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff. Facilitates effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel (manager, administrator, medical staff, etc.). Promotes philosophy and annual implementation plan objectives of Northwestern Medicine. Provides a milieu conducive to communication and cooperation among patients, staff and visitors. Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to manager 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 and throughput. Performs nurse leader rounding. Empower staff to utilize organizational resources to assist in service recovery. IV. Education Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager. Orients staff new to the Clinical Coordinator role. Serves as a resource for staff. Clinical coaching of staff leads to exceptional patient outcomes. Contributes to unit orientation. Fosters a mentoring culture. V. Evidence Based Practice Provides leadership in advancing practice through evidence based care and participates in clinical research. Participates in the Practice Operations Council. Qualifications Required : Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois Bachelor Science Nursing BLS through American Heart Association Minimum two years clinical experience in area of clinical specialty Preferred : Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus Additional Information 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. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits 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 Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.