Onsite Same-Day Surgery Nurse Manager

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Tinley Park, IL, seeks a Same-Day Surgery Nurse Manager for the Ambulatory Surgery Center. This 100% onsite role requires leadership over ASC perioperative operations and collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders.

Ideal candidates hold a Nursing degree with an Illinois RN license, active BLS, and 2–5 years in nursing/surgical management. Strong governance, budgeting, and regulatory experience are valued for improving patient care and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; RN Illinois license is required
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Minimum 2–5 years nursing or surgical management experience in OR or multispecialty outpatient setting
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a team effectively
• Experience with survey/auditing and regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Operational oversight, vendor management, and quality assurance experience

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and accountability for ASC perioperative operations, directing patient care and ensuring safe, high-quality services
• Leads workforce planning including recruitment, staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee relations
• Promotes staff development through orientation, education, in-services, and ongoing evaluation of readiness and performance
• Oversees strategic expansion efforts, surgeon onboarding, block utilization, equipment/supply readiness, credentialing, and service-line initiatives
• Leads quality, safety, and performance improvement activities including QAPI/PI and regulatory compliance
• Collaborates with Medical Director, physicians, and leaders to address provider, patient care, behavioral, infection control, and operational concerns
• Provides financial oversight through budget development, volume analysis, and cost containment
• Oversees governance, regulatory, accreditation, licensure readiness, and related contracts
• Manages ASC business office and support functions to advance efficiency and organizational goals

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Tinley Park, IL, seeks a Same-Day Surgery Nurse Manager for the Ambulatory Surgery Center. This 100% onsite role requires leadership over ASC perioperative operations and collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders.

Ideal candidates hold a Nursing degree with an Illinois RN license, active BLS, and 2–5 years in nursing/surgical management. Strong governance, budgeting, and regulatory experience are valued for improving patient care and