Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) Patient Logistics / Transfer Center

University-of-Illinoi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or (

dependents

Job summary

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) seeks an Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) to oversee day-to-day department operations, mentor staff, and drive quality initiatives. You will partner with physicians, nursing teams, and leadership to optimize resources and patient care delivery.

The role emphasizes evaluation of practice standards, participation in research, and ensuring compliance with education requirements and policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Minimum of five years clinical experience, preferably in an academic health care setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships.
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the EHR with on-the-job training.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
• Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in area relevant to clinical area.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Operations, assist in evaluation of practice and implementation of best measures for quality patient care.
• Act as a professional leadership role model.
• Work flexible shifts and days when required.
• Promote Shared Leadership as nursing governance method.
• Participate in organizational communication through timely responses to messages.
• Demonstrate competency in departmental IS applications.
• Establish regular communication with physicians and leadership to review status and programs.
• Participate in process and quality improvement of nursing systems.
• Develop and implement quality indicators.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on patient flow and capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attendance

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Chicago, IL, United States

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1042915

Posted on: 9/25/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/9/2026

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042915

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 2x12hr+2x8hr OR 5x8hr Mon-Sun

Shift: Flex Nights

# of Positions: 1

Date Position Post: 09/25/2026

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Pay Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering
internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

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

• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Operations, the nurse manager is responsible for assisting in ongoing evaluation of set practice, staff competencies, and implementation of best practice measures to ensure delivery of quality patient care.


• Acts as a professional leadership role model.


• Ability to work flexible shifts and days when required.


• Promotes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.


• Actively participates in organizational communication processes through timely review and response to electronic and written messages.


• Demonstrates competency of all departmental IS applications.


• Establishment of regular communication processes with physicians, nurses, and leadership to review current status, variances, resolutions, and programs as needed.


• Participates in process and quality improvement of nursing systems.


• Participates in developing and implementing quality indicators.


• Collaborates with hospital leadership in the management of house wide patient flow and capacity.


• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.]

2. Minimum of five years clinical experience, preferably in an academic health care setting.

3. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

4. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications

5. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers

6. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training

7. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

8. Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in nursing leadership/management.


• 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) with on-the-job training.


• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.


• Master’s degree in Nursing, Hospital Administration, Public Health, or Business.

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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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.