Job Description

Position: R118308

Title: Nursing Manager - Orthopedics/Pediatrics/Medical- Surgical

Site: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Location: Barrington, IL ***A northwest suburb of Chicago*** ( Relocation assistance can be provided )

Schedule: Day shift with some off shift requirements to round on team

ADVOCATE GOOD MASONIC SHEPHERD HOSPITAL:

One of the top 100 hospitals in the nation two years in a row , Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Magnet recognized, delivers the most advanced medical technologies and whole person health services to Chicago’s northwest suburbs . We are home to an integrative medicine center and a Cancer Prevention Program aimed at precision prevention and early detection. Good Shepherd is here to support a more holistic approach to health and wellness for the communities we serve, because we help people live well.

ABOUT ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE ( Now under Advocate Health ):

Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.

• 3rd Largest Nonprofit Health Care Organization in the United States
• 69 Hospitals Across 6 States
• 1K Sites of Care-155K Team Members-42K Nurses-21K Physicians
• 6M Patients

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

The Nursing Manager will provide strong leadership to all three units, ensuring high-quality care and efficient operations. They will oversee a diverse team of experienced and new nurses, fostering a supportive environment. Key responsibilities include impactful rounding and collaborating with the charge nurse on daily operations and staff development. Effective communication and strategic planning are essential to enhance patient care and staff performance while building on the team's existing strengths.

Accountabilities :

Develops, implements & evaluates standards of nursing practice to assure quality care

• Maintains efficient & effective departmental operations
• Ensures that work schedule is planned, implemented & monitored according to policy
• Ensures the availability of necessary supplies & equipment
• Facilitates smooth coordination of department services with other departments
• Participates in case management activities to facilitate quality patient outcomes
• Collaborates with care coordinators & team members to identify & resolve issues that affect patients and the care team.
• Identifies internal and external customers’ needs& ensures provision of services to meet those needs

Preparation, administration & monitoring of departmental budget to ensure personnel, facilities & materials are at desired level

• Determines appropriate operating expense budget
• Monitors expenses
• Adjusts staffing to meet budget requirements
• Monitors productivity of staff to assure budgetary compliance
• Gives input into capital requests for the Division
• Assists in evaluation of products that would affect budget and/or clinical staff

Provides safe environment for patients and staff

• Monitors & assesses department safety
• Reviews policy & procedures for clinical competency
• Maintains infection control, regulatory, OSHA & Accrediting Organization guidelines

Develops staffing plans & schedules to ensure appropriate staffing

• Interviews & hires new staff
• Assess acuity & complexity of patients to determine appropriate staffing levels
• Monitors productivity & overtime

Participates in the development of staff in order to assure competency

• Collaborates with CNS/educator in providing orientation of new staff
• Conducts timely performance evaluations
• Provides coaching, counseling & disciplinary actions as appropriate
• Terminates employees with approval of Clinical Director & HR
• Determines need for in-service/education for appropriate staff development
• Holds appropriate staff meetings to disseminate information/assures information
• Acts as role model for staff behaviors
• Promotes critical thinking skills in staff by acting as a resource & mentor

Fosters team building, peer support & respect

• Collaborates with physicians , staff & other health team members to assure delivery of quality care
• Fosters an atmosphere of empowerment
• Supports effective decision making
• Supports staff through change by role model behaviors
• Participates in programs that have impact on morale, image, & working conditions
• Participates in the Orthopedic Service Line to enhance the quality of care provided to patients

Promotes Continuous Quality Improvement

• Identifies projects
• Collects appropriate data
• Develops corrective action
• Actively promotes and involves staff in CQI process

Maintains personal & professional grown & development

• Develops goals for educational development with input from Clinical Director
• Attends workshops, seminars & professional organizational meetings both internally & externally to stay abreast of current clinical & managerial issues.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• BSN preferred or BS in related health care field (Master’s preferred) 2 years progressive management experience 4+ years appropriate clinical skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Appropriate clinical skills Basic management Good communication skills Team building skills Basic computer knowledge
• Current licensure in state of Illinois CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints Resiliency & flexibility to deal with a changing environment Ability to work weekend, etc to meet departmental needs Ability to travel (local) May be exposed to hazardous & life-threatening diseases.

At Advocate Health

We pride ourselves on taking care of our people. And not just our patients—we mean you, too. We help each other live well. When you work at Advocate, you get the chance to work with a dedicated team that’s as passionate about the work as you are. Here, you’ll find limitless opportunities for ongoing learning, career advancement, competitive compensation, and a stable work environment. But more than that, you can change lives—including your own.

Diversity and inclusion matter at Advocate. We celebrate our differences and nurture an environment where everyone feels included. We know that when we reflect the communities we serve, when we embrace differences and bring our whole selves to work every day.

We are working as one to build a healthier tomorrow for everyone. Advocate supports a safe, healthy, and drug-free work environment through criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing. We maintain a smoke-free environment at all our locations. We are an equal opportunity employee.

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation package, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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