Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager)- Hosp Oncology (Med-Surg): Flex Evenings
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1028003
FTE: 1 (40 hours per week)
Shift/Working Schedule: Flex Evenings
# of Vacancies: 1
Posting Open Date: 10/16/2024
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of hire
Description:
The Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) is accountable and responsible for providing oversight of the department day-to-day operations. The Nurse Manager participates in evaluative research, teaching, prioritizing patient needs, and providing leadership with resource utilization. The Nurse Manager serves as a resource for physicians, nursing, and support services. The Nurse Manager identifies strategies to monitor and evaluate resource management decisions, process improvement, and quality initiatives in the department. The Nurse Manager relates effectively with department team members for high-quality delivery of services and maintains high-quality relations with other departments and nursing units. The Nurse Manager participates in all mandatory education requirements, maintenance of records, and updating of policies, procedures, and skills of personnel in the department.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the leadership team to create a work environment that engages staff in the attainment of department and organizational goals and vision while promoting high quality, safe patient care and maximizing patient flow.
- Provide clinical guidance during the staffing process and assist in long-range planning for resource distribution prioritization.
- Participate in the development and training of staff ensuring a common understanding of clinical and technical knowledge is gained.
- Evaluate and assist in data gathering to identify major issues related to delays, unanticipated events, and trends in patient care.
- Assign, direct, and review the work of subordinate supervisors/other nursing personnel.
- Prepare formal answers to, and recommend the adjustment of, grievances and disciplinary matters.
- Participate in reviewing, monitoring, developing, and implementing quality indicators that include appropriate benchmarks and best practices.
- Establish regular communication processes with physicians, nurses, and management to review status, variances, and resolutions as needed.
- Identify and utilize strategies to monitor and evaluate resource management decisions on quality and timeliness for supplemental staff requests.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
- Three years of professional nursing experience.
- Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications.
- Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
- Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical experience, preferably in an academic health care setting.
- Minimum of two to three years' experience in nursing leadership/management.
- Master's Degree preferred in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Business.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead and manage change.
- Advanced computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, and fully complete all sections of the online application. Include your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before submitting. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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