Nurse Clinician (Neurosurgery)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Clinician (Neurosurgery)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM during orientation/onboarding; then either 5 days/8-hour shifts with one work-from-home day per week or 4 days/10-hour shifts on-site

Description

You will provide pre-attending nursing care in a multidisciplinary neurosurgery environment—performing assessments by phone or in person, implementing nursing interventions, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians and other departments. The role includes routine nursing duties (including phlebotomy and medication administration), competency in complex specialty procedures, triaging telephone calls, responding to urgent/emergent situations, and initiating patient education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and ensure OSHA compliance

• Provide pre-attending patient care: comprehensive assessments, recommendations to providers, and accurate medical record documentation

• Perform routine nursing duties and demonstrate competency in complex specialty-related procedures

• Interpret and act on abnormalities detected in tests and procedures; document interventions

• Communicate and collaborate across clinical/administrative departments and with outside agencies

• Triage and prioritize incoming calls using clinical assessment skills; document assessments

• Manage urgent/emergent situations per emergency and cardiac arrest protocols; obtain/operate emergency equipment

• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians; delegate tasks per Illinois law and organizational protocols

• Comply with patient care policies and recommend improvements to management

• Initiate and coordinate patient education and support staff teaching

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

• State-licensed Registered Nurse for the state of employment

• Basic CPR certification

• 2 years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

• Benefits details available at the provided benefits URL