Pediatric Inpatient Nursing Leader

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a Nurse Manager to lead nursing services within a defined unit, driving budget management, staffing and quality initiatives. The role collaborates across disciplines and embraces shared governance while advancing patient care and outcomes.

You will recruit, coach, assess performance, and promote professional development for a multidisciplinary nursing team, ensuring safety and excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.
• Professional Nursing Certification preferred.
• 5 years of experience in clinical nursing preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation preferred.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics and AONL competencies.
• Understanding development across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of nursing care within a defined unit.
• Participate in financial management via operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee staffing and productivity to meet goals.
• Lead quality improvement processes at unit and organizational level.
• Apply system thinking in decision making.
• Incorporate information technology into practice.
• Engage in strategic management of the unit.
• Support nursing research and shared governance.
• Develop and optimize team performance and staff development.
• Recruit, train, and assess staff performance.
• Communicate with patients and families to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Financial management

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Nursing Certification preferred

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a Nurse Manager to lead nursing services within a defined unit, driving budget management, staffing and quality initiatives. The role collaborates across disciplines and embraces shared governance while advancing patient care and outcomes.

You will recruit, coach, assess performance, and promote professional development for a multidisciplinary nursing team, ensuring safety and excellence in care.