Nurse Unit Leader: Quality, Operations & Budget

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Manager to oversee daily unit operations, ensure high quality care, manage budget, staffing, and patient satisfaction. The role requires clinical leadership, coordination with physicians and staff, and driving performance improvements.

The successful candidate will implement policies, recruit staff, monitor metrics, and promote interdisciplinary teamwork to sustain Riverside's reputation and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing; BSN required.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Within 12 months of hire, must complete ANCC-recognized leadership or specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit operations and quality of care.
• Recruit, interview and staff recruitment initiatives.
• Approve and implement department policies and procedures.
• Monitor staffing levels, budgeting, and cost control.
• Promote teamwork, physician relationships, and patient satisfaction.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics.

Skills

Staff recruitment

Communication

Team leadership

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Education

BSN degree

Illinois RN license

ANCC certification

Job description

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Manager to oversee daily unit operations, ensure high quality care, manage budget, staffing, and patient satisfaction. The role requires clinical leadership, coordination with physicians and staff, and driving performance improvements.

The successful candidate will implement policies, recruit staff, monitor metrics, and promote interdisciplinary teamwork to sustain Riverside's reputation and service excellence.