Nursing Services Manager, Emergency Medicine

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

On-site daycare

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UW Health Swedish American Hospital is seeking a Nursing Services Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing nursing team while overseeing unit operations and ensuring exceptional, patient-centered care.

The role focuses on driving clinical excellence, optimizing resources, and championing initiatives that align with organizational goals and patient satisfaction, with opportunities for staff mentorship and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing leadership.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams and manage unit operations.
• Proven commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing nursing team.
• Drive clinical excellence and operational success across the unit.
• Shape the future of nursing through staff development and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, full-time. Day/Evening shift. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Nursing Services Manager to:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team while overseeing unit operations and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care.
• Drive clinical excellence and operational success by advancing quality outcomes, optimizing resources, and championing initiatives that support organizational goals and patient satisfaction.
• Shape the future of nursing excellence through staff development, mentorship, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Additional Compensation Components

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement – ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration. Preferred

Work Experience

• Experience in nursing leadership. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois. Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.