Nurse Unit Manager – Medical Stepdown (FT Days)

Mercy; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Illinois is seeking an RN Manager for the Medical Stepdown unit. This full-time day shift role oversees delivery of nursing care to a defined patient population on a 24-hour basis, ensuring quality outcomes and efficient resource use.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (BSN preferred) with at least three years of clinical leadership experience, and current RN licensure. Strong data analysis, PC skills, and interpersonal abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Currently licensed as RN in the state of practice (or RN Temporary Permit).
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in use of a personal computer and able to analyze complex data from information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24-hour nursing care for a specific patient population on the medical stepdown unit.
• Promote a professional practice environment aligned with Mercy mission and service standards.
• Lead and develop nursing staff, monitor outcomes, and optimize resource utilization.
• Implement elements of the Nursing Strategic Plan within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Management & supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSN preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Information systems

PC proficiency

Job description

Mercy in Illinois is seeking an RN Manager for the Medical Stepdown unit. This full-time day shift role oversees delivery of nursing care to a defined patient population on a 24-hour basis, ensuring quality outcomes and efficient resource use.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (BSN preferred) with at least three years of clinical leadership experience, and current RN licensure. Strong data analysis, PC skills, and interpersonal abilities are essential.