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Texas Health Huguley FWS

Assistant Nurse Manager Behavioral Geriatric Unit

Texas Health Huguley FWS, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, 60440

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Overview Assistant Nurse Manager Behavioral Geriatric Unit (25036685)

Description

Assistant Nurse Manager Behavioral Geriatric Unit

Benefits

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that

together

we are even better.

Schedule Full Time 36 hours/week, Days 7a-7p; Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Location 500 Remington Boulevard, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

The role you’ll contribute Responsible for overseeing the continual operation of a specified nursing unit to ensure high-quality patient care and services. This position demonstrates critical thinking, creativity, and resource management to achieve quality performance, positive employee relations, and compliance with hospital guidelines. This role involves coaching, mentoring, and leading a professional and technical team in delivering services to the patient population. Additionally, this position monitors the quality of care delivered to patients, administers medications and treatments as prescribed, and ensures effective stewardship of resources. Responsibilities for this role include acting as a change agent, implementing necessary changes in collaboration with the Manager/Director, and maintaining respectful relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other contacts.

The value you’ll bring to the team

Perform venous access procedures within the scope of RN licensure, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.

Administer and monitor infusion therapy treatments, adjusting care plans based on patient responses and needs.

Assess patients' conditions to determine appropriate venous access methods and address any complications.

Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients requiring venous access and infusion therapy.

Provide patient education on venous access and infusion therapy to ensure understanding and compliance.

Monitor performance of nursing staff, provide feedback, conduct appraisals, and implement improvement plans to ensure clinical and professional standards are met.

Foster professional growth by identifying training needs, organizing educational programs, and mentoring staff to enhance their skills and career progression.

Resolve conflicts among staff promptly and effectively using mediation techniques to maintain a positive work environment and ensure team cohesion.

Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care.

Mentor and precept new staff by providing hands-on training, feedback, and fostering professional development.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies to maintain high standards of patient services and safety.

Qualifications The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed

Associate's of Nursing Required

Bachelor's of Nursing Preferred

One or more years of Work Experience Preferred

Experience with behavioral geriatric population preferred

Ability to lead the employees of their unit in the delivery of patient care

Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on their assigned unit

Ability to think critically in relation to the operations of the unit and delivery of patient care

Ability to manage the business of healthcare delivery on their unit

Able to assist and mentor others in relation to the technology utilized on the unit

Excellent clinical practice knowledge and is able to apply this knowledge to the unit setting

Ability to influence relationships and behaviors in relation to meeting the needs of the unit

Acts as a role model for professionalism on their assigned unit of employment

Specific skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies)

Specific knowledge and skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies)

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program (CPI) Preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) Required

Job Nursing

Organization UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes

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