Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is hiring a Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Nurse Clinician Coordinator ...

Nurse Clinician Coordinator - Nurse Clinician Coordinator - CTI Pulmonary Clinic - COPD/Asthma Program, Full-time, Days (Hybrid) Full-time Job Shift: Day Job (1st) Salary Range Minimum: $40.50 Salary Range Maximum: $61.60 Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, each patient interaction contributes to creating a positive workplace environment. Our patient-first approach distinguishes us as a healthcare industry leader. As a team member, you'll participate in our mission for enhanced healthcare across our system. We offer competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive lifecycle benefits, aiming to support our employees. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated nurse coordinator to join our multidisciplinary Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)/Asthma team within the Pulmonology clinic at the Canning Thoracic Institute. This role involves collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, consultation, and education for complex acute and chronic patients in an outpatient setting. The nurse will collaborate with medical and administrative leadership to prepare program meetings, develop patient education materials, establish treatment protocols, and ensure operational efficiency. This position allows autonomous work, leveraging critical thinking and decision-making skills. Key attributes include organizational skills, self-motivation, teamwork, and attention to detail. The position offers a hybrid work model with 5 8-hour shifts, including 2 remote days. Minimum of 1 year clinical experience required. The Nurse Clinician Coordinator embodies Northwestern Medicine's mission, vision, and values, adhering to the organization's ethical standards and compliance programs. They are accountable for comprehensive patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring exceptional clinical practice and quality outcomes. Responsibilities: - Provide evidence-based patient care - Facilitate timely care access across healthcare system - Coordinate patient care continuum - Assist patients in interpreting care recommendations - Assess patient and family learning needs - Develop educational materials - Evaluate patients' physical and emotional recovery - Promote patient wellness and comfort - Serve as a patient and family resource - Coordinate necessary resources - Monitor care quality and satisfaction Qualifications Required: - Current Illinois Registered Nurse license - Bachelor of Nursing Degree - Three years clinical ambulatory services experience - Strong computer skills - Leadership capabilities - Quality improvement knowledge - Ability to build clinical networks - Effective communication skills - Data analysis skills - Adaptability - Attention to detail - Confidentiality maintenance Preferred: - Three years clinical specialty experience - Ambulatory operations expertise - Process improvement background Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination across all protected categories. Background checks are conducted for all new team members. Results are evaluated case-by-case, following legal requirements. Benefits include comprehensive employee support tools and resources.