Nurse Manager Patient Command Center

Carolinas Medical Center; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Educational Assistance Program

Health and welfare benefits (medical,

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Patient Coordination Command Center in Illinois seeks a Registered Nurse leader to oversee operations, bed management, and patient placement to optimize throughput and costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nursing, RN licensure, and about 5 years of patient flow experience; you will supervise staff, coordinate with departments, and drive Lean/PI improvements across the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and RN licensure.
• Typically requires 5 years of patient care flow experience.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides operations oversight for the Patient Command Center.
• Guides efficient management and evaluation of operations to ensure quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Oversees bed management decisions including supplies, equipment, and payroll.
• Coordinates patient placement, level of care, and discharge planning to maximize inpatient revenue.
• Performs HR responsibilities including hiring, promotions, evaluations, and staff development.
• Develops operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Prioritization

Problem solving

Process knowledge

LEAN / PI concepts

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Team building across departments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

cc:Mail

Job description

Department

34014 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Patient Coordination Command Center

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

To coordinate with other leaders within the department for shift coverage.

Pay Range

$51.05 - $76.60

Major Responsibilities

Provides operations oversight for Patient Command Center. Provides guidance and direction in the efficient management and evaluation of operations/services to ensure quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Covers a broad scope of responsibility and is integral to achieving the system strategic and financial plans and positioning.

Responsible for Bed Management decisions regarding the purchase of supplies, equipment, and payroll.

Timely coordinates patient placement, appropriate level of care, and effective discharge planning in the emergency department. Maximizing inpatient revenue through appropriate level of care placement and preadmission analysis of benefits.

Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.

Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.

Licensure

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Typically requires 5 years of experience patient care flow setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Effective communication skills Demonstrated leadership skills Prioritization skills Problem solving skills In-depth Knowledge of patient throughput processes and experience with software In-depth Knowledge of PI management, LEAN techniques Strong PC skills, excel and PowerPoint proficient Computer proficiency (Word, power point, excel, etc). Software package skills including Word, Excel, and cc:Mail Advanced budget development Problem solving and analytical skills Effective communication and team-building skills across hospitals, departments and disciplines Ability to work across all lines of management and with medical staff to promote good relationships among departments.

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift. Must be able to: Lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist Lift up to 20 pounds over the head Carry up to 40 pounds, a reasonable distance Must be able to: Push/pull with 30 pounds of force Perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present May be exposed to mechanical, chemical, electrical, radiation, blood and body fluids Will be required to wear personal protective equipment as needed. Must have functional sight and hearing Must be able to operate all nursing equipment essential to performing duties of the job. Any exception to the above requirements must be documented through Employee Health. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.