Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) - 8E Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry

Hiring Department: 8E Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry Unit

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033977

FTE: 1 (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 1pm to 9:30pm Monday thru Friday with one weekend per month.

# of Positions: 1

Posting Open Date: 05/19/2025

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $43.68/hr to $89.54/hr*. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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Position Summary
The Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) is accountable and responsible for providing oversight of the department day to day operations. The Nurse Manager participates in evaluative research, teaching, prioritizing patient needs, and providing leadership with resource utilization. The Nurse Manager serves as a resource for physicians, nursing and support services. The Nurse Manager identifies strategies to monitor and evaluate resource management decisions, process improvement and quality initiatives in the department. The Nurse Manager relates effectively with department team members for high quality delivery of services and maintains high quality relations with other departments and nursing units. The Nurse Manager participates in all mandatory education requirements, maintenance of records and updating of policies, procedures and skills of personnel in the department.

The schedule is from 1pm to 9:30pm Monday thru Friday with one weekend per month. There will be two days off in the workweek in relation to the two weekend days worked per month.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the department director in ongoing evaluation of best practice, staff competencies, and implementation of best practice measures to ensure delivery of quality patient care. Participates in department HR processes.

Plans for effective administration in each unit and, in consultation with medical staff, for improved patient care.

Establishment of regular communication processes with physicians, nurses and management to review current status, variances, resolutions, and programs as needed.

Maintains general supervision of the care given to patients and of nursing activities within the unit.

Participates in the process improvement of nursing systems and supports continuous regulatory readiness for the department.

Plans for and participates in the training and development of assigned nursing personnel and implementing quality indicators.

Collaborates with hospital leadership in the management of house wide patient flow and capacity.

Keeps the nursing service administration informed of the needs of the nursing units and of any special problems.

Inspects physical facilities for orderliness, cleanliness, and safety.

Evaluates performance of nursing personnel and counsels them as required.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
2. Three years of professional nursing experience.
   OR
   Two years of professional nursing experience and one year of related advanced education
3. Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
4. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
5. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
6. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
7. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead and manage change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, preferably in an academic health care setting, preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in nursing leadership/management.
• Master’s Degree preferred in Nursing, Hospital Administration, Public Health, or Business.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button. You must fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your degree program, BLS credential, RN licensure, and full work history showing your clinical and leadership experience, with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Failure to include this required information may disqualify your application. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas as supplemental documentation within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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