Job DescriptionJoin one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers,
University of Chicago Medicine, in a thought-driven role as a
Nurse Manager for our
OBGYN Clinic at our
Hyde Park location. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
In this role, the
Nurse Manager oversees day-to-operations, including scheduling, planning, organizing, and directing all activities related to patient centered care in the unit, and handles an array of administrative duties, including recruitment and hiring; supervision; purchasing; inventory; facility, safety and equipment management. Responsible for preparing for and participating in various inspections, including the JCAHO accreditation process.
Essential Job Functions:- Participates in the recruitment and selection of unit staff. Identifies recruitment needs and necessary staffing levels
- Determines staffing needs in consultation with physician director and assures proper scheduling and utilization of services in maintaining quality patient care
- Assists staff members in identification of learning needs and promotes staff participation in professional and institutional activities. Participates in and promotes educational opportunities for staff. Encourages staff participation in designing and attending in-service classes
- Assesses patient acuity and plans appropriate assignments to meet patient needs for both inpatients and outpatients
- Evaluates staff performance on a formal and informal basis. Completes annual performance evaluations and forwards to appropriate individuals. Provides recommendations for merit increases
- Ensures that appropriate staff attend mandatory educational programs and in-services per JCAHO regulations
- Assists in testing and evaluating new equipment, procedures and programs
- Participates in periodic review of sectional activities needs assessment and development and prioritization of goals and objectives. Assists in the development and review of policies, procedures, and standards
- Confers with physicians and supervisors concerning the care and treatment of individual patients. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care on a daily basis
- Makes regular inspections to ascertain state of maintenance of the environment, including equipment, and takes required corrective action
- Provides orientation and training of staff members in carrying out physicians' orders, seeing to the needs of patients, and developing approved nursing practices
- Collaborates with medical director on quality assurance issues. Collaborates with medical director in collecting data for staff meetings, research, reports and evaluation
- Promotes safety of patients and personnel by compliance with institution and regulatory agency standards and policies. Defines and organizes quality improvement initiatives
- Assists in providing patient care and obtaining necessary documentation for a wide variety of research protocols
- Participates in budget development, making recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and supply issues
- Monitors expenditures throughout the year, and takes required corrective action. Promotes cost containment programs
- Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude toward time and resource usage
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body
- Licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license
- Must have a minimum of five years' experience working in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in a nursing leadership role
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working in an ambulatory setting
- Familiarity with Epic and other UCH Information Systems
Position Details:- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days
- Work Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: OBGYN
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Compensation & Benefits OverviewUChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
