Patient Care Manager

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time

Job Description:

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Patient Care Manager in the 9N&S Medical ICU department. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the worlds most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This department is an 24 bed unit split into two sides the north and the south with 12 beds on each side. We are the second largest unit and have a free-floating charge nurse. MICU is the only inpatient unit with a tier 1 score for employee engagement for three consecutive years.

The Patient Care Manager has the responsibility and accountability with the Nursing and Medical Directors for planning, organizing and directing of all activities related to patient-centered care, fostering nursing excellence and the retention and recruitment of staff on a designated unit in the care center.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Essential Job Functions:

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff members, care center and sector leadership, and other health care professionals and departments.
  • Communicating with Patients and Customers, Adjusting to Patient and Customer Needs Respecting One Another, Maintaining an Appropriate Environment.
  • Uses a broad theoretical knowledge base and the principles of patient centered care to assist in the establishment of patient centered care standards.
  • Demonstrates clinical and leadership skills, serving as a role model for staff members.
  • Recognizes and identifies clinical practice problems and facilitates solutions.
  • Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the budget within established guidelines.
  • Schedules staff in accordance with patient care needs and union contracts.
  • Provides and supports an environment which encourages staff to accept responsibility for learning as part of the development of their own professional practice.
  • Complies with standards and regulations of various licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher
  • Current Illinois RN license
  • Charge Nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills
  • BLS Certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Level 1 Trauma experience
  • RN experience in a Teaching Hospital
  • Progressive Leadership experience

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: 8hr shifts; Days; Monday-Friday
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Unit/Department: 9N&S MICU
  • CBA Code: Non-Union


Why Join Us:

Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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