Clinical Nurse Manager - Ortho Unit

Endeavor-Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a Clinical Nurse Manager for the Ortho Unit. This full-time role oversees patient care, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, while leading staff performance and education programs. Collaboration with physicians ensures high-quality, patient-centered care.

The position requires a BSN/MSN, IL RN license, CPR and specialty certification within two years, plus 3 years of management experience. Competitive benefits accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required or higher.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in Illinois.
• CPR certification; specialty certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages unit in compliance with regulatory agencies and quality standards.
• Oversees patient care and coordinates budgeting and staffing.
• Leads policy development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates education programs and staff development across the unit.
• Collaborates with physicians to address patient needs and service delivery.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education programs

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

BSN/MSN

Illinois RN license

CPR certification

Specialty certification

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:$48.93 - $75.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:Position: Clinical Nurse Manager - Ortho UnitLocation: Arlington Heights, IL.Full Time: 40 hours/weekHours: Day shiftRequired travel: NoWhat you will do:Manages unit in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Maintains standards of patient care. Supervises overall patient care and maintains quality improvement standards including periodic review of policies, procedures, and treatment plans in order to conform to continuous quality improvement process.Assists in the development of annual budgets and the business plan. Recommends plans to accomplish agreed upon goals with the director. Allocates resources to accomplish goals. Manages departmental budgets, formulates capital budget, reviews management reports, identifies trends, analyzes budget variances and formulates action plans in collaboration with the director. Monitors unit equipment and supply levels and costs in conjunction with staff.Interviews, hires, disciplines, and discharges (when necessary) subordinate personnel. Regularly evaluates the performance of personnel according to the guidelines of the hospital’s performance management system. Ensures that employees are oriented to the department and hospital. Oversees the planning and implementation of educational programs for the department.Formulates policies and procedures for the Clinical Area as assigned. Communicates policies and procedures to employees and provides the overall direction necessary to ensure that evidence-based standards of patient care are met. Develops and implements action plans to continuously improve clinical services. Assesses areas of opportunity for the enhancement of the Clinical Area and develops action plans to be integrated into operational plans.Collaborates with physicians to identify patient needs. Facilitates cooperative working relationships between personnel and physicians to deliver an effective, efficient service. Represents the department at hospital and physician sponsored meetings. Participates in interdepartmental or interdisciplinary groups to assure that the unit’s services are effectively integrated into the organization’s system for delivering patient and family centered care to enhance coordination of services.Recommends communications and operational enhancements that support customer focused improvements. Develops and implements action plans to continuously improve the Patient Experience for the Clinical Area assigned as measured by patient satisfaction scores. Serves as liaison for customer service difficulties and intercedes in patient issues that are beyond the limits of the staff.Challenges, motivates and mentors employees; seeks out and shares new knowledge (i.e., information, technology). Creates an environment for learning and growth. Works with staff to develop and implement action plans to continuously improve the workforce environment for the Clinical Area assigned as measured by nurse satisfaction scores and employee satisfaction scores.Shares responsibility for related Clinical Units in the absence of one of the other managers.Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) standards, policies and procedures.What you will need:Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing required.License: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.Certification: Current CPR certification, Specialty certification required. Candidate will be considered with commitment to obtain certification within two years from date of hire.Experience: Three years of progressively responsible relevant clinical experience, Minimum of three years management experience.Benefits (For full time or part time positions):Premium pay for eligible employeesCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence togetherEOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.