Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager Cardiac Intermediate

We're seeking an engaged, hands-on Nurse Leader to support our fast-paced Cardiac Intermediate Unit. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing teammates, promoting patient safety, and fostering teamwork through visible, supportive leadership.

Responsibilities

Serves in the role of Charge Nurse and assigns patient and non-patient care in a safe, effective manner; Maintains staffing requirements in accordance with established policies and patient volume; Collaborates with physicians, management and other healthcare professionals to assure quality care and high patient satisfaction; Assures accurate reporting of census, acuity and staffing; Assures Point of Care Testing/Code Carts/Code Boxes are accounted for; Assures appropriate supplies are available to staff via Lawson; Monitors/Edits Report Express Reports in a timely manner; Ensures compliance with regulatory agency standards and hospital policies and procedures; Promotes patient safety and participates in safety initiatives; Practices the principles of Performance Improvement; Responds to issues/concerns of patients and families and refers complex issues to management; Serves as a clinical resource to staff; Facilitates Service Recovery; Conducts timely and objective performance reviews for assigned staff; Assesses educational needs of staff and facilitates education opportunities; Coordinates orientation of new staff in conjunction with the MCO and APN; Maintains clinical expertise in pediatrics and serves as a resource and role model for clinical care; Earns 10 continuing education hours annually, 8 of which must be Pediatric specific

Requirements

Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN); Typically requires 3 years' experience in specialty area; May require specialty-focused continuing education and/or certifications based upon department discretion; Ability to assume charge/schedule coordinator role; Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group; Skills specific to each unit's specialty; CPR; Illinois Licensed Professional Registered Nurse Certification relative to specialty area, if applicable; Ability to work within stressful conditions and difficult situations; Ability to make sound and timely decisions; Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; Ability to perform lifting and bending; Ability to travel locally

Nice to have

Passion for developing teammates; Commitment to patient safety; Ability to foster teamwork through visible, supportive leadership

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance