Experienced Clinical Nurse

Position Overview

Clinical Nurse – Coronary ICU Full-time Nights
Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced clinical nurse with 1+ years of experience in a critical care setting. In this role, you will provide clinically competent, evidence-based care, serve as a patient advocate, mentor team members, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $36.50 - $58.40 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the range is based on your relevant work experience and internal equity policies.
Sign-on bonus is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate: Practice patient-centered care by developing individualized, culturally sensitive care plans and promoting patient safety.
• Clinical Expert: Advance your clinical expertise through continuing education, specialty certification, and by educating team members while ensuring safe and timely nursing interventions.
• Community Volunteer: Participate in volunteer initiatives, contributing to local community improvement through Northwestern Medicine programs.
• Compassionate Care: Demonstrate caring, respectful, and effective communication with patients, families, and staff, addressing concerns promptly.
• Professionally Engaged: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor new staff, engage in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to policy development.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher
• Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification through the American Heart Association
• Strong analytic ability – both conceptual and quantitative
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills
• Strong human relation skills and proficiency in data entry using a keyboard

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a specialized clinical area
• Nursing specialty certification, if eligible

Benefits & Perks

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 for part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 for part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 for part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing 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
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities including mentorship, educational support, and student loan repayment programs
• Flexible work options and a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund
• Volunteer opportunities and inclusive workforce resource groups