MICU Unit Director RN – Nursing Leadership

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center seeks a Unit Director RN to serve as the clinical and business manager for the 10 E Tower MICU unit. You will provide direction and vision, building human, operational and organizational systems to ensure exemplary patient care in alignment with Rush’s mission and ICARE values.

The role requires a graduate nursing degree, Illinois RN licensure, progressive leadership experience and the ability to supervise staff across a 24/7 schedule; strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or related field.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Progressive leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher.
• National certification where applicable.
• Ability to use electronic health records and technology.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for quality outcomes using established methodologies to drive process improvement.
• Leads unit/department quality initiatives, research and evidence-based activities.
• Develops strategies to change clinician and team behavior to adopt evidence-based practices.
• Provides leadership in design, implementation and evaluation of unit/department initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Electronic systems

Education

Graduate degree

Illinois RN licensure

National certification

Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher

Advanced nursing degree (preferred)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center seeks a Unit Director RN to serve as the clinical and business manager for the 10 E Tower MICU unit. You will provide direction and vision, building human, operational and organizational systems to ensure exemplary patient care in alignment with Rush’s mission and ICARE values.

The role requires a graduate nursing degree, Illinois RN licensure, progressive leadership experience and the ability to supervise staff across a 24/7 schedule; strong analytical and