Assistant Patient Care Manager

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 119,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park is seeking an Assistant Patient Care Manager for the CCD6 Pre-Op/PACU. This full-time, on-site role supports the Patient Care Manager in daily operations, patient flow, staff support, and the delivery of safe, patient-centered care.

The APCM leads shift activities and ensures regulatory readiness. The APCM collaborates with nursing, anesthesia, and procedural teams to optimize patient care and timely transitions while supporting quality initiatives and staff

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN or higher required.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Minimum two years ICU nursing experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• PALS certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and support safe, efficient care in the preoperative and recovery areas.
• Lead staff huddles and complete daily or shift-specific quality audits.
• Round with staff, patients, and families to identify and address concerns.
• Support staff orientation, coaching, competency development, and performance conversations.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting staff.
• Monitor staffing, productivity, supplies, and resource use with the PCM.
• Promote patient safety, workplace safety and regulatory readiness.
• Review safety events and participate in quality-improvement activities.
• Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia, and procedural teams for timely transitions.
• Support shared governance and a respectful, collaborative work environment.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

BLS & ACLS certifications

PALS certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Assistant Patient Care Manager in CCD6 Pre-Op/PACU at our Hyde Park campus. This is a full-time, onsite position. The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) supports the Patient Care Manager (PCM) in overseeing daily operations, patient flow, staff support, and the delivery of safe, patient-centered care. The APCM leads assigned shift activities, supports quality and regulatory readiness, and assumes responsibility for the unit in the PCM’s absence.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate patient flow and support safe, efficient care in the preoperative and recovery areas.
• Lead staff huddles and complete daily or shift-specific quality audits.
• Round with staff, patients, and families to identify and address concerns.
• Support staff orientation, coaching, competency development, and performance conversations.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting staff.
• Monitor staffing, productivity, supplies, and resource use in collaboration with the PCM.
• Promote patient safety, workplace safety, and regulatory readiness.
• Review and report safety events and participate in quality-improvement activities.
• Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia, procedural teams, and other departments to support patient care and timely transitions.
• Support shared governance and a respectful, collaborative work environment.
• Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the PCM or senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• At least two years of ICU nursing experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Obtain PALS certification within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical ICU experience.
• Master’s degree.
• Preoperative or PACU nursing experience.
• Charge nurse or other demonstrated clinical leadership experience.
• Experience in an academic medical center or unionized environment.Relevant specialty certification.

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Schedule: Five days per week; 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Weekend Requirement: Weekend on-call coverage

Department: CCD6 Pre-Op/PACU

Work Location: Onsite, Hyde Park

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Salary Range: $118,500–$138,300 annually

Pay Type: Salaried

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago 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.

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