University Of Illinois At Chicago Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 2 weeks ago
Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) - Colon & Rectal Surgery, College of Medicine
Hiring Department: Surgery
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025387
Posting Close Date: May 23, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
The Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) is accountable and responsible for providing oversight of the department day to day operations. The Nurse Manager participates in evaluative research, teaching, prioritizing patient needs, and providing leadership with resource utilization. The Nurse Manager serves as a resource for physicians, nursing and support services. The Nurse Manager identifies strategies to monitor and evaluate resource management decisions, process improvement and quality initiatives in the department. The Nurse Manager relates effectively with department team members for high quality delivery of services and maintains high quality relations with other departments and nursing units. The Nurse Manager participates in all mandatory education requirements, maintenance of records and updating of policies, procedures and skills of personnel in the department.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Motivates and manages nurses, technicians, and other healthcare workers
Manages the service line's day-to-day clinical operations, including practice standards, staffing, fiscal management and quality improvement
Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development
Acts as a professional leadership role model Manages, plans and monitors service line activities
Hires, evaluates and counsels service line personnel
Manages the coordination of surgical and oncological care
Manages all pelvic floor center procedures and patient care
Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality with patients/families, medical staff, nursing staff and interdepartmental staff
Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, coworkers, community, and the nursing profession
Promotes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance
Promotes collaboration between coworkers, all members of the health care team as well as patients, their families, and significant others
Demonstrates the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers
Actively participates in Medical Center communication processes through timely review and response to electronic and written messages
Provides analytic support to physicians to identify areas of opportunity to drive service line performance
Performs compliance and revenue audits utilizing EPIC work queues
Manages insurance reimbursement issues
Adheres to and enforce the Medical Center's Code of Conduct. Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity.
Adheres to and enforces Nursing's time, overtime and attendance policies.
Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by Medical Center Learning by established date
Complies with University Health Services TB and fit-testing requirements Initiates resolution of patient care problems utilizing established communication channels/chain of command
Resolves recurring clinical practice and/or related service line problems and participates in problem solving and resolution utilizing established communication channels/chain of command
Facilitates the planning, presenting and evaluating of learning/educational experiences for staff and students
Serves as resource to other nursing staff and students In collaboration with CNC II directs service line-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff
Encourages and supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted for the service line and in the Medical Center
Responsible for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs
This person works independently within the scope of nursing practice. The Chief of Colon & Rectal Surgery, acting as coach and mentor, provides direction, guidance, and feedback regarding practice and performance.
The employee's performance is evaluated annually in writing and more frequently if needed. The employee and the Chief of Colon & Rectal Surgery meet on an as needed basis for coaching and mentoring where support, guidance and direction can be given.
The ANIII provides and received input from peers regarding practice/performance.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
OR
B. Two years of professional nursing experience and one year of related advanced education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.
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