RN Manager Patient Care Operations - Procedural & Imaging Services

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

This manager will be responsible for approximately 50 FTEs and work in collaboration with 2 other managers. This is a day shift position with at least 3 years of RN practice experience required and manager experience highly preferred.

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Collaborates with Director/Administrator within designated area of responsibility to manage patient care operations and ensure the delivery of excellent patient care.\u00A0 Works with leadership team to create a work environment that engages staff in the attainment of department and organizational goals and vision.\u00A0 Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient in regard to their growth and development process.\u00A0 Actively supports continuous improvement in safety, quality, and customer service, through behavior modeling and by provision of work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works with the department leadership team, manages daily operations to ensure the highest quality care, patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance and patient safety:
• Performs routine patient rounding to identify trends in service delivery and opportunities to facilitate service recovery.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of operational processes and procedures.
• Leads process improvement initiatives to ensure high quality outcomes.
• Ensures effective scheduling and staffing of staff.
• Oversees payroll/time reporting process ensuring proper pay for staff, compliance with policies, and approval of overtime and incentive programs.
• Serves as a clinical and operational resource and role model to staff.
• Creates a work environment that attracts, retains and engages the highest quality staff.\u00A0

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• Develops staff through coaching and mentoring.\u00A0 Collaborates with staff development specialist

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\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0development opportunities for staff and ensure orientation of new staff.

• Ensures high standards of performance by proactively addressing performance issues, including

\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 coaching and disciplinary conversations and by feedback provided through the performance

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• Assist director in monitoring productivity, budgeting, patient charges and variance reporting.\u00A0

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• Serves as leader and guide to manage complex projects within department and organization.
• Facilitates timely communication within department, between departments, and up/down the Lurie

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\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 organization and acts as a communication link between staff and Lurie Children\u2019s Senior Leadership.

• Pursues professional development opportunities and networks to enhance own professional

\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 knowledge and development.

• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of\u00A0

\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing required.\u00A0 Master\u2019s degree in nursing, business, healthcare administration or another related field preferred.\u00A0\u00A0
• RN licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Possesses a broad knowledge of issues, trends, practices, and systems related to pediatric health care delivery acquired through a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare environment.\u00A0 Experience working in partnership with health care professionals in leadership roles.
• ANCC recognized certification relevant to area of responsibility required within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills, ability to work with a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills; entry level understanding of budgeting and monitoring/analyzing variance from budget; and hospital information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a collaborative and facilitative style.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Pediatric Advanced Life

Support certification and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within 6 months of employment.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Job Description Addendum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing required.\u00A0 Master\u2019s degree in nursing, business, healthcare administration or another related field preferred.\u00A0\u00A0
• RN licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Possesses a broad knowledge of issues, trends, practices, and systems related to pediatric health care delivery acquired through a minimum of 3 years of clinical, critical care experience, with a minimum of 1-year pediatric, clinical care.
• Experience working in partnership with health care professionals in leadership roles.
• ANCC recognized certification relevant to area of responsibility required within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills, ability to work with a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills; entry level understanding of budgeting and monitoring/analyzing variance from budget; and hospital information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a collaborative and facilitative style.
• Basic Life Support Certification and PALS certification required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Current certificate and license reelevate to Practice in Illinois - State of Illinois

Pay Range

$108,160.00-$178,464.00 Salary

At Lurie Children\u2019s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.

Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.\u00A0In addition to base salary, Lurie Children\u2019s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives\u00A0for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following\u00A0link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children\u2019s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There\u2019s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively \u201CLurie Children\u2019s\u201D), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints \u2014 recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship.\u00A0This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.\u00A0\u00A0

Lurie Children\u2019s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.\u00A0 We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. \u00A0All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.\u00A0

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: [email protected]

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