Nursing Operations Leader (24/7)

Northwestern Medicine group; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Manager, Operations to lead day-to-day department operations, budgeting, staffing, and compliance. You will guide teams to deliver high-quality patient care, oversee performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in alignment with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.

Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential. Requires nursing leadership background, BLS, licensed RN, and magnet recognition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing with master’s degree or master’s degree in nursing, plus leadership credentials.
• Three years of nursing or health care experience with increasing responsibilities.
• BLS certification and current RN license in the state.
• Magnet recognized certification for specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of designated departments, plans budgets, and directs staffing.
• Provide supervision, performance reviews, and coaching to team members.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Oversee patient care coordination and escalation processes.
• Lead process improvements and resource optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing with master’s degree or master’s degree in nursing

Three years of nursing or health care experience

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Manager, Operations to lead day-to-day department operations, budgeting, staffing, and compliance. You will guide teams to deliver high-quality patient care, oversee performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in alignment with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.

Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential. Requires nursing leadership background, BLS, licensed RN, and magnet recognition.