RN Nurse Manager - Med-Surg/ Telemetry

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a high-performing 28-bed Med-Surg/Telemetry unit known as the preferred floor for surgical patients at St. Mary's! This close-knit team delivers expert pre- and post-operative care for complex cases—including open colon procedures, epidural management, and higher-acuity recoveries—alongside cardiac patients requiring drips. With an experienced, detail-oriented staff, low turnover, and strong operational performance, this unit offers a solid foundation for leadership. The Nurse Manager role focuses on support, advocacy, and presence —partnering with a capable team to ensure smooth operations, maintain productivity, and foster an open, collaborative environment where staff feel heard and supported.

Requirements

Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Med/Surg - Telemetry is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of all nursing service functions within the Med/Surg - Telemetry departments.
Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care.
Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable to the CNO/DON.
Communicates effectively with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally.