Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine , as a Patient Care Manager in the 9N&S Medical ICU department. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This department is a 24 bed unit split into two sides the north and the south with 12 beds on each side. We are the second largest unit and have a free-floating charge nurse. The Patient Care Manager has the responsibility and accountability with the Nursing and Medical Directors for planning, organizing, and directing of all activities related to patient-centered care, fostering nursing excellence and the retention and recruitment of staff on a designated unit in the care center.
Essential Job Functions: Demonstrates a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements. Excellent interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff members, care center and sector leadership, and other health care professionals and departments. Communicating with Patients and Customers, Adjusting to Patient and Customer Needs Respecting One Another, Maintaining an Appropriate Environment.
Uses a broad theoretical knowledge base and the principles of patient centered care to assist in the establishment of patient centered care standards. Demonstrates clinical and leadership skills, serving as a role model for staff members. Recognizes and identifies clinical practice problems and facilitates solutions.
Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the budget within established guidelines. Schedules staff in accordance with patient care needs and union contracts. Provides and supports an environment which encourages staff to accept responsibility for learning as part of the development of their own professional practice.
Complies with standards and regulations of various licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies. Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Required Qualifications Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher Current Illinois RN license Charge Nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
Master of Science in Nursing Level 1 Trauma experience RN experience in a Teaching Hospital Progressive Leadership experience Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
8hr shifts; Days; Monday-Friday Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: 9N&S MICU CBA Code: Non-Union
40 hours per week