Assistant Patient Care Manager, 12 PM - 8 PM
UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL
•$118,500 - $138,300•Onsite
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is hiring an Assistant Patient Care Manager for the CCD Operating Room at its Hyde Park campus. This is a full-time, onsite position scheduled five days per week from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with on-call coverage one weekend per month. The Assistant Patient Care Manager supports the Patient Care Manager in overseeing daily operations, patient flow, staff support, and safe, patient-centered care. The role leads assigned shift activities, supports quality and regulatory readiness, and assumes responsibility for the unit when the Patient Care Manager is absent.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
- At least two years of operating room nursing experience.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Obtain PALS certification within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Charge nurse or other demonstrated clinical leadership experience.
- Experience in an academic medical center or unionized environment.
- Relevant specialty certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient flow and support safe, efficient care in preoperative and recovery areas.
- Lead staff huddles and complete daily or shift-specific quality audits.
- Round with staff, patients, and families to identify and address concerns.
- Support staff orientation, coaching, competency development, and performance conversations.
- Participate in interviewing and selecting staff.
- Monitor staffing, productivity, supplies, and resource use in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager.
- Promote patient safety, workplace safety, and regulatory readiness.
- Review and report safety events and participate in quality-improvement activities.
- Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia, procedural teams, and other departments to support patient care and timely transitions.
- Support shared governance and a respectful, collaborative work environment.
- Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the Patient Care Manager or senior leadership.
- Assume responsibility for the unit in the Patient Care Manager’s absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
