Nurse Manager - Evenings- FT - Children's Health Care Center - Chicago - 60018

Maryville Academy; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance options

Vision insurance

Dental insurance (after one year of service)

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Tuition reimbursement (after one year of service)

Job summary

Maryville Academy in Evanston, Illinois, is seeking a Registered Nurse to supervise healthcare staff and ensure quality care for children within their Children's Healthcare Program. The role requires a valid Illinois RN license and supervisory experience, with responsibilities including patient assessment and compliance monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric or emergency care, along with necessary certifications. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric, emergency care, or hospital nursing preferred.
• One year of supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nurses and aides in delivering health care.
• Monitor and order necessary supplies.
• Ensure appropriate treatment for youth.
• Participate in hiring and staff scheduling.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care assessment

Knowledge of disease processes

Trach suctioning

GT feedings

Education

Graduate of a certified Registered Nurse Program

Currently licensed as an RN in Illinois

CPR certified

Job description

Position Overview

Provides direction to and supervises nurses and certified nurse’s aides in delivering health care to children and families within Maryville Academy’s Children’s Healthcare Program. Requires advanced knowledge in nursing and consistent judgment under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and the Medical Director.

Essential Functions

• Follows all Maryville standard policies and procedures and the program's operating procedures.
• Complies with weekly budget, monitors and orders laundry, medical supplies.
• Monitors the program to ensure that youth receive appropriate treatment in a safe and nurturing family environment.
• Participates in the selection interview process and makes recommendations for hiring and placement of new employees.
• Arrives on time for scheduled hours and nursing report.
• Creates and manages the staff schedule, covering shifts as needed.
• Recertifies and ensures all staff recertify CPR, TB screen, and physical as required by policy.
• Ensures staff documents in clinical records all assessments, medical training for family members, client changes, and procedures at least every three hours.
• Ensures processing of orders for all children within two hours of order being received.
• Provides patient care according to the job description of a Registered Nurse when needed.
• Facilitates a full social history on all children, adolescents, and young adults within 24 hours of admission.
• Documents reason for delays/refusal and facilitates completion of social history assessment within 24 hours of admission or on Monday following weekend admissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a certified Registered Nurse Program.
• Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Illinois.
• CPR certified.
• Experience in pediatric, emergency care, or hospital nursing preferred.
• One year of supervisor experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to access plans and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to identify sudden adverse developments in patient condition.
• Knowledge of disease processes.
• Ability to perform various nursing procedures such as trach suctioning and GT feedings.

Physical Demands

• Frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk, sometimes for extended periods.
• Lift or move objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, and learning capabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment and Scheduling

• Work performed in designated administrative office and clinical settings.
• Duties may involve contact with youth who may be threatening, aggressive, and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.
• May be scheduled to work on weekends and/or holidays.

Compensation

Pay Range: $75,000-95,000

Benefits

• PPO health insurance options.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance (after one year of service).
• FSA and HSA.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• 9 paid holidays a year.
• Long term disability and life insurance (after one year of service).
• Tuition reimbursement (after one year of service).