Onsite Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardio/Transplant

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL, seeks an Assistant Patient Care Manager for the 4W Cardiovascular/Thoracic/Heart/Lung Transplant unit at the Hyde Park campus. This 100% onsite role oversees patient flow, quality audits, and Daily Improvement boards under supervision of the Patient Care Manager.

You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, lead shift huddles, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care during evenings (1:00pm–11:30pm).

Qualifications

• NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN or higher.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience in the area.
• Charge nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills or equivalent.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate and ONCC Certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist and collaborate with the PCMs in supporting changes, new and existing programs with staff input and feedback.
• Assist in development of goals consistent with department goals and Hospitals’ mission.
• Collaborate to utilize resources and departments to facilitate operations.
• Participate in committee work and task force assignments as needed.
• Identify issues, present strategies, and act as a change agent to resolve patient care issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staff collaboration

Quality care focus

Change agent

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

BSN or higher

Tools

BLS Certification

ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL, seeks an Assistant Patient Care Manager for the 4W Cardiovascular/Thoracic/Heart/Lung Transplant unit at the Hyde Park campus. This 100% onsite role oversees patient flow, quality audits, and Daily Improvement boards under supervision of the Patient Care Manager.

You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, lead shift huddles, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care during evenings (1:00pm–11:30pm).