Assistant Patient Care Manager

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

2d • $118,500 - $138,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the operations and patient flow of a designated Care Center on their 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. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are needed to maintain an open network of communication among staff members, care center and sector leadership, and other health care professionals and departments. Specialty certifications preferred. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher
• Current Illinois RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• BLS

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certifications
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff members, care center and sector leadership, and other health care professionals and departments

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the operations and patient flow of a designated Care Center on her/his respective shift.
• Completing daily or shift specific quality audits and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) boards.
• Facilitating daily huddles with staff.
• Directing delivery of quality, patient-centered care in a financially responsible manner.
• Assuming responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Patient Care Manager (PCM).
• Supporting PCM with 24/7 coverage of the unit.
• Assisting and collaborating with PCMs in supporting changes, new and existing programs with staff input and feedback.
• Assisting in the development of goals that are consistent with department goals and Hospitals’ mission.
• Assisting and collaborating in utilizing appropriate resources and departments to facilitate operations.
• Active participation in committee work and task force assignments on an as needed basis.
• Identifying issues, presenting strategies and acting as a change agent to resolve patient care issues.

Benefits

• Compensation & Benefits Overview
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level