NURSE COORDINATOR II (NURSE MANAGER) - CERMAK

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

PSLF

100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing

Job summary

Cook County Health & Hospitals System is seeking a Nurse Coordinator II (Nurse Manager) for CERMAK in Chicago. The role oversees 24/7 patient care delivery by nurses and technicians, building collaborative relationships with medical and correctional staff within a multi-disciplinary team.

The position requires Illinois RN licensure, BSN from an NLN-accredited school, CPR, and at least four years of nursing experience, with preferred management background.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, required.
• Bachelors of Science (BSN) degree from a NLN-accredited school of nursing is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview).
• Current CPR certification is required (Must provide proof at time of interview).
• A minimum of four (4) years of nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and apply collective bargaining agreements and consult with Labor Relations.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and related meetings.
• Provide direct supervision to nurses and medical technicians and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate with correctional staff to facilitate patient care and safety.
• Perform recruitment and oversee orientation of new staff.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and administer disciplinary actions as needed.

Education

BSN degree from NLN-accredited school

Job description

Job Title: NURSE COORDINATOR II (NURSE MANAGER) - CERMAK

Job Number

00139712

Job Posting

Oct 20, 2026, 2:58:35 PM

Closing Date

Nov 4, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:00 P.M.

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

LOCATION: Cermak Health Services (Department of Corrections), 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services

SHIFT: 8AM-4PM

SALARY: $134,588 - $145,769

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Coordinator II is responsible and accountable for around-the-clock care delivery to patients in assigned units by nurses and medical technicians.The Nurse Coordinator II builds collaborative working relationships with medical staff and correctional staff as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings.
• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels.
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices.
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success.
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure.
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.

Defines, in writing, the scope of divisional services to match assigned patient population.

Participates in short- and long-range planning for the unit and patient care services. Participates in developing and updating policies, procedures, and protocols.

Provides direct supervision to nurses and medical technicians.

Collaborates clinically and administratively with medical staff on the unit.

Coordinates with correctional staff to facilitate patient care and to ensure personal safety of staff.

Articulates expectations, coaches, and mentors, as needed, disciplines staff. Implements and purses corrective action to promote behavior change.

Ensures staff compliance with Correctional Nursing/Healthcare Standards of Practice and with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and judicial orders.

Participates in patient care to serve as role model, to assist in difficult cases and clinical emergencies.

Rounds regularly in all clinical areas to evaluate and ensure quality of care provided by nurses and technicians, personal safety of staff, stocking of supplies and forms, environmental cleanliness and neatness.

Observes medication rounds to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Monitors processing of requests for health service to ensure access to care by inmates.

Ensures that all equipment is in proper working condition; anticipates need for new equipment.

Solves problems at the unit level as they arise and, when necessary, confers with appropriate parties such as the Director of Patient Care Services, department chairs, the administrator on duty, and/or the Chief Medical Officer

Responds appropriately to facility emergencies and disasters.

Reviews charts regularly to evaluate and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation by nurses and technicians.

Participates in recruitment of new staff and oversees their orientation.

Assesses needs for in-service training and continuing education, plans interventions accordingly.

Facilitates professional development of nurses and medical technicians.

Assesses needs for in-service training and continuing education, plans interventions accordingly.

Conducts performance evaluation annually and as required for assigned staff; gives timely feedback for exemplary or unsatisfactory performance; follows progressive disciplinary procedure in consultation with the Director of Patient Care Services or designee.

Participates in ongoing multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives.

Participates in preparation of capital and operational budgets and in expenditure control.

Plans, prepares, and maintains 24-hour staffing schedules; manages staff resources and oversees adjustments of assignments as needed for census, case mix, skills mix, and activities.

Prepares and submits required monthly reports.

Conducts monthly staff meetings with open, two-way communication.

Serves on departmental and interdepartmental committees as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois, required.
• Bachelors of Science (BSN) degree from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing is required.(Must provide officialtranscripts at time of interview)
• Current CPR certification is required.(Must provide proof at time of interview)
• A minimum of four (4) years of nursing experience is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of management experience preferred, including budget preparation and maintenance and leadership techniques.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with staff, patients, hospital staff, patient families.
• Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Ability to articulate in a clear and professional manner when presenting and demonstrating techniques.
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
• for long periods of time
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• This position requires various types of physical exertion with the use of hands, legs, and fingers including but not limited to lifting, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing/walking, operating wound equipment and other devises or moving light to moderate weight.
• This position has direct contact with patients and is exposed to various pathogens present in a patient care environment.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.)

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTHIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER