Ambulatory Nursing Leader

IHA; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking an experienced RN to provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership for ambulatory staff across LOC Med Specialties clinic, LOC Gen Med Clinic, and Centralized Med Specialty Nurse Triage.

The role requires a minimum of five years as a Registered Nurse with IL licensure, BLS/CPR, and strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position is based in Illinois and focuses on improving patient care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Current State of Illinois RN license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and teach staff effectively.
• Ability to manage complex situations and interact effectively in challenging environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review clinical documentation and reports accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership for ambulatory staff during assigned shifts.
• Establish caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and clinic leadership.
• Lead and participate in daily safety and capacity huddles.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and labor utilization to align with patient volume and productivity targets.
• Support clinic goals, change initiatives, and nursing shared governance activities.
• Supervise staff, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action.
• Create and manage staffing schedules with lead staff for coverage.
• Provide education and guidance to staff and/or students for growth and competency.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and development of evidence-based care protocols.
• Monitor patient safety and ensure timely interventions.
• Support clinic management with productivity and budget goals while ensuring safe care.
• Assist with conflict resolution and foster a positive team environment.
• Maintain accountability for personal practice and annual goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Staff coaching

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

Job description

IHA is seeking an experienced RN to provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership for ambulatory staff across LOC Med Specialties clinic, LOC Gen Med Clinic, and Centralized Med Specialty Nurse Triage.

The role requires a minimum of five years as a Registered Nurse with IL licensure, BLS/CPR, and strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position is based in Illinois and focuses on improving patient care and staff development.