Assistant Patient Care Manager, Pediatric Emergency Department
3 weeks ago
Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as an Assistant Patient Care Manager in the Comer Emergency Department. The Assistant Patient Care Manager (RN) will be a crucial part of the Comer ED. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital provides immediate, highly specialized pediatric emergency services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Comer Emergency Department is a 21-bed, Level 1 Pediatric Academic Trauma Center dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to the children of South Side of Chicago and beyond. With 2 trauma bays, 1 special procedures room and a dedicated resuscitation bay, we are equipped to handle the most critical situations. We are proud to be recognized as an exemplary pediatric emergency department, having received the Emergency Nurses Associations prestigious Lantern Award for 2024-2027. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) will be responsible and accountable for over-seeing the operations and patient flow of a designated Care Center on her/his respective shift. Duties include completing daily or shift specific quality audits and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) boards, facilitate daily huddles with staff, and directing delivery of quality, patient-centered care in a financially responsible manner. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager (PCM). In the absence of the PCM, the APCM assumes responsibility for the unit. APCM supports PCM with 24/7 coverage of the unit.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists & collaborates with the PCMs in supporting changes, new and existing programs with staff input and feedback.
- Assist in development of goals that are consistent with department goals and Hospitals mission.
- Assists & collaborates in utilizing appropriate resources and departments to facilitate operations.
- Active participation in committee work and task force assignments on as needed bases.
- Identifies issues, presents strategies and acts as a change agent to resolve patient care issues.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
- Minimum of two years nursing experience.
- Minimum of one year clinical experience in the area they are applying.
- Charge nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills required and/or equivalent experience.
- Experience working at an academic medical center and in a unionized environment preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree preferred.
- Specialty certifications preferred.
- Experience working at an academic medical center and in a unionized environment preferred.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
- Shift: Evening
- Work Location: Hyde Park
- Unit/Department: Comer Emergency Department
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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.
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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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