The University of Chicago Medicine
Nurse Manager - Neurosciences Clinic, Full-Time, Days
The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a thought-driven role as
Nurse Manager
for our
Neurosciences Clinics (Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Infusion, and Sleep Medicine)
at our
DCAM - Hyde Park
location. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
Join a dynamic and growing team at the forefront of academic medicine! The Neurosciences Nurse Manager role oversees a diverse portfolio of clinics—neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-infusion, and sleep medicine—supporting complex patient populations across the neuroscience continuum. The position provides leadership to a talented group of direct reports, including medical assistants, nurses, nurse navigators, and special procedure nurses. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of neuroscience care at UChicago Medicine.
In this role, the
Nurse Manager
oversees day-to-operations, including planning, organizing, and directing all activities related to patient centered care in the clinic, and handles an array of administrative duties, including recruitment and hiring; supervision of staff; supply management; monitoring patient and staff safety; equipment management; and partnering with clinical providers to enhance the patient experience. Responsible for preparing for and participating in various inspections, including the JCAHO accreditation process.
Essential Job Functions:
Participates in the recruitment and selection of unit staff. Identifies recruitment needs and necessary staffing levels
Determines staffing needs in consultation with physician director and assures proper scheduling and utilization of services in maintaining quality patient care
Assists staff members in identification of learning needs and promotes staff participation in professional and institutional activities. Participates in and promotes educational opportunities for staff. Encourages staff participation in designing and attending in-service classes
Assesses patient acuity and plans appropriate assignments to meet patient needs
Evaluates staff performance on a formal and informal basis. Completes annual performance evaluations and forwards to appropriate individuals. Provides recommendations for merit increases
Ensures that appropriate staff attend mandatory educational programs and in-services per JCAHO regulations
Assists in testing and evaluating new equipment, procedures and programs
Participates in periodic review of sectional activities needs assessment and development and prioritization of goals and objectives. Assists in the development and review of policies, procedures, and standards
Confers with physicians and supervisors concerning the care and treatment of individual patients. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care on a daily basis
Makes regular inspections to ascertain state of maintenance of the environment, including equipment, and takes required corrective action
Provides orientation and training of staff members in carrying out physicians' orders, seeing to the needs of patients, and developing approved nursing practices
Collaborates with medical director on quality assurance issues. Collaborates with medical director in collecting data for staff meetings, research, reports and evaluation
Promotes safety of patients and personnel by compliance with institution and regulatory agency standards and policies. Defines and organizes quality improvement initiatives
Assists in providing patient care and obtaining necessary documentation for a wide variety of research protocols
Participates in budget development, making recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and supply issues
Monitors expenditures throughout the year, and takes required corrective action. Promotes cost containment programs
Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude toward time and resource usage
Reviews clinic performance data and develops action plans for improvement as needed
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body
Licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license
Must have a minimum of five years' experience working in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse
Experience in a nursing leadership role
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an ambulatory setting
Familiarity with Epic and other UCH Information Systems
Position Details:
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days – 8 hour shift
Work Location: Onsite - DCAM
Unit/Department: Neurosciences
CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us We’ve 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. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re 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 Medicine’s 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.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Nurse Manager
for our
Neurosciences Clinics (Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Infusion, and Sleep Medicine)
at our
DCAM - Hyde Park
location. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
Join a dynamic and growing team at the forefront of academic medicine! The Neurosciences Nurse Manager role oversees a diverse portfolio of clinics—neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-infusion, and sleep medicine—supporting complex patient populations across the neuroscience continuum. The position provides leadership to a talented group of direct reports, including medical assistants, nurses, nurse navigators, and special procedure nurses. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of neuroscience care at UChicago Medicine.
In this role, the
Nurse Manager
oversees day-to-operations, including planning, organizing, and directing all activities related to patient centered care in the clinic, and handles an array of administrative duties, including recruitment and hiring; supervision of staff; supply management; monitoring patient and staff safety; equipment management; and partnering with clinical providers to enhance the patient experience. Responsible for preparing for and participating in various inspections, including the JCAHO accreditation process.
Essential Job Functions:
Participates in the recruitment and selection of unit staff. Identifies recruitment needs and necessary staffing levels
Determines staffing needs in consultation with physician director and assures proper scheduling and utilization of services in maintaining quality patient care
Assists staff members in identification of learning needs and promotes staff participation in professional and institutional activities. Participates in and promotes educational opportunities for staff. Encourages staff participation in designing and attending in-service classes
Assesses patient acuity and plans appropriate assignments to meet patient needs
Evaluates staff performance on a formal and informal basis. Completes annual performance evaluations and forwards to appropriate individuals. Provides recommendations for merit increases
Ensures that appropriate staff attend mandatory educational programs and in-services per JCAHO regulations
Assists in testing and evaluating new equipment, procedures and programs
Participates in periodic review of sectional activities needs assessment and development and prioritization of goals and objectives. Assists in the development and review of policies, procedures, and standards
Confers with physicians and supervisors concerning the care and treatment of individual patients. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care on a daily basis
Makes regular inspections to ascertain state of maintenance of the environment, including equipment, and takes required corrective action
Provides orientation and training of staff members in carrying out physicians' orders, seeing to the needs of patients, and developing approved nursing practices
Collaborates with medical director on quality assurance issues. Collaborates with medical director in collecting data for staff meetings, research, reports and evaluation
Promotes safety of patients and personnel by compliance with institution and regulatory agency standards and policies. Defines and organizes quality improvement initiatives
Assists in providing patient care and obtaining necessary documentation for a wide variety of research protocols
Participates in budget development, making recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and supply issues
Monitors expenditures throughout the year, and takes required corrective action. Promotes cost containment programs
Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude toward time and resource usage
Reviews clinic performance data and develops action plans for improvement as needed
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body
Licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license
Must have a minimum of five years' experience working in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse
Experience in a nursing leadership role
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an ambulatory setting
Familiarity with Epic and other UCH Information Systems
Position Details:
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days – 8 hour shift
Work Location: Onsite - DCAM
Unit/Department: Neurosciences
CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us We’ve 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. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re 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 Medicine’s 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.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.