Pediatric Inpatient Nurse Manager: Lead Care & Innovation

Shirley-Ryan-Ability-La; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to lead nursing services, align with mission and interdisciplinary teams, and advance patient outcomes through governance and budget oversight.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, staff development, and collaboration across units, with responsibility for staffing, resource management, and compliance with ANA and AONL competencies, while advancing the SRAlab culture of compassion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.
• 5 years of experience in clinical nursing preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of nursing care within a defined unit.
• Lead budgeting and capital planning for the unit.
• Oversee staffing and productivity to ensure goals.
• Implement quality improvement processes for patient care.
• Foster shared governance and staff development.
• Collaborate with other Nurse Managers and Nurse Leaders across the continuum.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Staffing & Budgeting

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Quality Improvement

Clinical Nursing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to lead nursing services, align with mission and interdisciplinary teams, and advance patient outcomes through governance and budget oversight.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, staff development, and collaboration across units, with responsibility for staffing, resource management, and compliance with ANA and AONL competencies, while advancing the SRAlab culture of compassion and excellence.