Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager Cardiac Intermediate

Carolinas Medical Center; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Illinois is seeking an engaged, hands-on Assistant Clinical Manager for the Cardiac Intermediate Unit. The role supports a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety, teamwork, and developing staff.

The ideal candidate leads with visible, supportive leadership, oversees clinical care, and collaborates with physicians and health care teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serves in the role of Charge Nurse. Assigns patient and non-patient care in a safe, effective manner
• Maintains staffing requirements in accordance with established policies, patient volume
• Collaborates with physicians, management and other healthcare professionals to assure the deliver of quality care and high patient satisfaction
• Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals by prioritizing duties and responsibilities
• Assures accurate reporting of census, acuity and staffing at predetermined times
• Assures that Point of Care Testing/Code Carts/Code Boxes are accounted for
• Assures appropriate supplies are available to staff via Lawson
• Monitors/Edits Report Express Reports in a timely manner
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH and all hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
• Practices the principles of Performance Improvement in order to contribute to positive patient outcomes
• Responds to issues/concerns of patients and families in a timely manner. Refers complex issues to management
• Demonstrates positive support and participation in unit base performance improve plan, indicators and outcomes
• Make recommendations for improvement. Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals
• Assists in the Performance Improvement Process
• Demonstrates and maintains a current knowledge of Mission, Philosophy, Policies and Procedures
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to facilitate the Care Management process
• Serves as a role model for "Service First" in practice and facilitation of staff adherence to Service First courtesy standards and scripts
• Facilitates Service Recovery
• Takes initiative with problem resolution and conflict management when presented with issues/concerns
• Participates with PCC leadership to provide positive work environment for staff in terms of growth and development and job satisfaction
• Refers major rule violations/work performance issues to management utilizing the established chain of command.
• Assists with data collection/tracking for education/in-service of assigned staff.
• Assists with the development of staff competencies and skills checklists.
• Facilitates staff attendance at in-services by providing appropriate coverage of unit.
• Practices positive coaching/mentoring skills to foster staff growth and development.
• Conducts timely and objective performance pathways for assigned staff subject to review with management prior to presentation to staff
• Assesses educational needs of the staff and facilitates education opportunities. Coordinates orientation of new staff in conjunction with the MCO and APN
• Assists individuals with identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to achieve these goals
• Addresses staff concerning matters involving minor performance variances and minor disciplinary counseling
• Consults with management if written disciplinary action is warranted
• Responsible for personal/professional growth and development
• Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and networking
• Proactively seek out education as opportunities. Earn 10 continuing education hours annually. 8 of the 10 continuing education hours must be Pediatric specific.
• Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organization and continuing education.
• Maintains clinical expertise in pediatrics. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical care.
• Serves on various unit

Job description

Department:

35860 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Med Surg: IU Tower 3

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Hours will vary based on department needs. Schedule flexibility is required, including PM shifts as needed to support the team and unit operations.

Pay Range:

$44.15 - $66.25

Assistant Clinical Manager

Cardiac Intermediate

Advocate Condell Medical Center

Full Time - Some off shift coverage as needed .

We're seeking an engaged, hands-on Nurse Leader to support our fast-paced Cardiac Intermediate Unit. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing teammates, promoting patient safety, and fostering teamwork through visible, supportive leadership.

Job Summary:

To support and ensure clinical patient care leadership. To provide clinical leadership to plan, coordinate and manage personnel and resources in order to provide the highest quality patient care with trained, professional and competent staff in the most cost-effective manner. To collaborate with physicians and other health care disciplines to assure optimal patient care.

Primary Purpose

Assist PCC leadership with day to day operation to ensure high quality and cost effective patient care

Major Responsibilities

• Serves in the role of Charge Nurse. Assigns patient and non-patient care in a safe, effective manner
• Maintains staffing requirements in accordance with established policies, patient volume
• Collaborates with physicians, management and other healthcare professionals to assure the deliver of quality care and high patient satisfaction
• Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals by prioritizing duties and responsibilities
• Assures accurate reporting of census, acuity and staffing at predetermined times
• Assures that Point of Care Testing/Code Carts/Code Boxes are accounted for
• Assures appropriate supplies are available to staff via Lawson
• Monitors/Edits Report Express Reports in a timely manner
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH and all hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
• Practices the principles of Performance Improvement in order to contribute to positive patient outcomes
• Responds to issues/concerns of patients and families in a timely manner. Refers complex issues to management
• Demonstrates positive support and participation in unit base performance improve plan, indicators and outcomes
• Make recommendations for improvement. Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals
• Assists in the Performance Improvement Process
• Demonstrates and maintains a current knowledge of Mission, Philosophy, Policies and Procedures
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to facilitate the Care Management process
• Serves as a role model for "Service First" in practice and facilitation of staff adherence to Service First courtesy standards and scripts
• Facilitates Service Recovery
• Takes initiative with problem resolution and conflict management when presented with issues/concerns
• Participates with PCC leadership to provide positive work environment for staff in terms of growth and development and job satisfaction
• Refers major rule violations/work performance issues to management utilizing the established chain of command.
• Assists with data collection/tracking for education/in-service of assigned staff.
• Assists with the development of staff competencies and skills checklists.
• Facilitates staff attendance at in-services by providing appropriate coverage of unit.
• Practices positive coaching/mentoring skills to foster staff growth and development.
• Conducts timely and objective performance pathways for assigned staff subject to review with management prior to presentation to staff
• Assesses educational needs of the staff and facilitates education opportunities. Coordinates orientation of new staff in conjunction with the MCO and APN
• Assists individuals with identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to achieve these goals
• Addresses staff concerning matters involving minor performance variances and minor disciplinary counseling
• Consults with management if written disciplinary action is warranted
• Responsible for personal/professional growth and development
• Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and networking
• Proactively seek out education as opportunities. Earn 10 continuing education hours annually. 8 of the 10 continuing education hours must be Pediatric specific.
• Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organization and continuing education.
• Maintains clinical expertise in pediatrics. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical care.
• Serves on various unit