Assistant Patient Care Manager, Comer 5, Full-Time, Evenings at University of Chicago Medicine

Job DescriptionBe a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as ourAssistant Patient Care Manager in the Comer 5 Department at our Comer Childrens Hospital. In this role you will be responsible for over-seeing the operations of the Comer 5 unit on your respective shift and directing the delivery of quality patient-centered care in a financially responsible matter.The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) will be accountable for over-seeing the patient flow and operations during their designated 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.Essential Job Functions:Assists & collaborates with the PCMs in supporting changes new and existing programs with staff input and feedbackAides in development of goals that are consistent with department goals and Hospitals missionAssists & collaborates in utilizing appropriate resources and departments to facilitate operationsIdentifies issues presents strategies and acts as a change agent to resolve patient care issuesProvides clinical expertise and resources for unitRounds assesses and addresses customer and patient satisfactionOversees performance management staff development and staff retentionParticipates in the Quality Improvement (QI) processes by assisting in identifying issues to be examined collects and analyzes data and reports to QI committee and staffEvaluates and addresses staffing needs and participates in the interview and selection process of staffMonitors a budget and maximizes care efficiency and throughputActive participation in committee work and task force assignments on as needed basisRequired Qualifications:Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) from an approved school of nursingCharge nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills required and/or equivalent experienceCurrent Illinois RN licenseTwo years of experience in pediatricsExcellent interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff members care center and sector leadership and other health care professionals and departmentsPreferred Qualifications:Masters degree in Nursing (MSN)Specialty certificationsExperience working at an academic medical center and in a unionized environmentDemonstrates a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements1 year of experience as an Assistant Manager or Clinical CoordinatorL&D experience preferredPosition Details:Full-Time 1.0 FTEShift: Evenings 1:00pm-11:00pmWork Location: OnsiteUnit/Department: Comer 5th Floor NrsingCBA Code:Non-UnionWhy Join UsWeve 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. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were 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 OpportunitiesUChicago 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.As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.Compensation & Benefits OverviewUChicago 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.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Air Ticketing,API,CAD CAM,Data Management,Equity,Import & Export Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1