Nurse Manager - Cardiac & Orthopedic Inpatient Units

Loyola Medicine; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center

Job summary

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, part of Loyola Medicine, seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to lead the Cardiac Unit (24 beds) and Orthopedic Unit (21 beds). You will oversee operations, staff coordination, training, and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on department leadership, resource management, and collaboration with nursing operations to drive outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote professional development and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• 1-2 years progressive leadership experience preferred.
• CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operations and staff coordination for Cardiac Unit (24 beds) and Orthopedic Unit (21 beds).
• Ensures patient safety, regulatory compliance, and staff training.
• Leads department plans, staffing, and resource management to meet clinical objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Training and development

Hiring and onboarding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day ShiftDescription: We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Nurse leader at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital to join our team and lead our Cardiac Unit (24 Beds) and Orthopedic (21 beds) unit. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nursing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and safety.

The Nurse Manager provides operations or optimization leadership to professional & or frontline staff, supervisors, or managers; Retains accountability for staff coordination, training, hiring, performance, regulatory compliance & results of assigned department(s); Develops departmental plans, including organizational priorities; Controls resources, effectiveness & policy formation in area of responsibility; Collaborates with larger teams of health professionals to plan for long-term patient care needs.

Other position responsibilities:
Operations focus: Directly manages department(s) / service line; Decisions are guided by resource availability as informed by operational need, functional objectives & clinical drivers of department; Responsible for driving outcomes through the daily management of resources; Primarily patient facing
Optimization focus (advance, improve, enhance, leverage): Manages indirect or patient care department / program; Priorities are guided by the operational & clinical needs of patient care areas; Develops plans in concert with Nursing Operations Managers in support of the department functional objectives & clinical drivers where support is assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience required.
• 1-2 years progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required; Advanced Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license State of Illinois required

At Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at Gottlieb, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family.

• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay
• Competitive Shift Differential Pay
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Educational Stipend
• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
• Referral Rewards
• Self- Scheduling

Compensation:

Pay range: $96,782.40 - $159,702

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.