Assistant Nurse Manager Medical Surgical

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

• Schedule: 36 hours/week; Days 6:45am - 7:15pm, w/rotating weekends and holidays
• Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus for Eligible Applicants

• Perform venous access procedures within the scope of RN licensure, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.
• Administer and monitor infusion therapy treatments, adjusting care plans based on patient responses and needs.
• Assess patients' conditions to determine appropriate venous access methods and address any complications.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients requiring venous access and infusion therapy.
• Provide patient education on venous access and infusion therapy to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Monitor performance of nursing staff, provide feedback, conduct appraisals, and implement improvement plans to ensure clinical and professional standards are met.
• Foster professional growth by identifying training needs, organizing educational programs, and mentoring staff to enhance their skills and career progression.
• Resolve conflicts among staff promptly and effectively using mediation techniques to maintain a positive work environment and ensure team cohesion.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Mentor and precept new staff by providing hands-on training, feedback, and fostering professional development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies to maintain high standards of patient services and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead the employees of their unit in the delivery of patient care
• Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on their assigned unit
• Ability to think critically in relation to the operations of the unit and delivery of patient care
• Ability to manage the business of healthcare delivery on their unit, including assessing and managing financial practices/Productivity management
• Able to assist and mentor others in relation to the technology utilized on the unit
• Excellent clinical practice knowledge and is able to apply this knowledge to the unit setting
• Ability to influence relationships and behaviors in relation to meeting the needs of the unit
• Acts as a role model for professionalism on their assigned unit of employment
• Possess a broad nursing knowledge, leadership ability, accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently
• Possess insight for employee growth and development and the ability to do effective impartial counseling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills, including experience with an Electronic Health Record
• Specific skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies)
• Specific knowledge and skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies)

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

• Work Experience:
• 1+ charge nurse or relevant leadership experience Highly Preferred
• 1+ nursing experience within the acute care setting Highly Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) [Preferred]
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]
• Certified RN Infusion (CRNI) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Advanced (NRP-A) [Preferred]
• Medical Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (MEDSURG-BC) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• AVADE (AVADE) [Preferred]
• Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) [Preferred]
• Gerontological Nurse (GERO-BC) [Preferred]
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) [Preferred]
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization\(PEARS) [Preferred]
• Stroke Education (SE) [Preferred]
• Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) [Preferred]
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$37.13 - $69.07

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.