Job Summary
The Clinical Nurse plays a crucial role in delivering and coordinating high-quality, evidence-based care for a designated group of patients in the labor and delivery unit. This position emphasizes patient advocacy, collaborative decision-making within a multidisciplinary team, and active involvement in unit operations and quality enhancement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinically competent care to patients within the labor and delivery unit.
- Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their needs are met throughout the care process.
- Engage in multidisciplinary team discussions to contribute to patient-centered care strategies.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing unit performance.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of a nursing program accredited by the NLN.
- Possess a current Registered Professional Nurse license in Illinois.
- A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
