Nurse Unit Manager & Clinical Excellence Leader

Jobtome; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to lead daily unit operations, supervise nursing and support staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality patient care. The role requiresRN licensure, a BSN, and strong interdepartmental collaboration.

The individual will manage staffing, budgets, quality initiatives, and compliance with regulatory standards while serving as a clinical resource and role model for the team.

Qualifications

• Provides care to assigned patient population under state nursing act and unit standards.
• Serves as clinical resource for staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of department operations including policies, personnel and budget management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with physicians, staff and admin.
• Demonstrates patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily management of unit activities; develop staff schedules for optimal service.
• Direct supervision of nursing and ancillary staff; motivate, counsel and evaluate personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Parkland, Joint Commission and clinical area rules and procedures.
• Analyze workflow; implement changes to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Track quality measures, produce periodic reports, and support risk management initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments and with external agencies to improve patient services.
• Assist in budget development and monitor unit charges and supplies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to lead daily unit operations, supervise nursing and support staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality patient care. The role requiresRN licensure, a BSN, and strong interdepartmental collaboration.

The individual will manage staffing, budgets, quality initiatives, and compliance with regulatory standards while serving as a clinical resource and role model for the team.