Assistant Patient Care Manager, SICU Rotating

Job Description

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as an Assistant Patient Care Manager in the Surgical ICU department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. This department is a stem cell transplant unit that has a dedicated, insightful, and compassionate team able to care for complex patients with an array of cancer diagnoses. Our team is committed to providing high quality care in collaboration with our physician and multi‑disciplinary partners to treat and educate patients and families.

Educational opportunities exist to expand the knowledge of the team on advanced research, treatments, and therapy. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care.

The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the operations and patient flow of a designated Care Center on her/his respective shift. Duties include completing daily or shift‑specific quality audits and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) boards, facilitating 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.

• Assists & collaborates with the PCMs in supporting changes, new and existing programs with staff input and feedback.
• Assist in development of goals that are consistent with department goals and hospitals’ mission.
• Assists & collaborates in utilizing appropriate resources and departments to facilitate operations.
• Active participation in committee work and task force assignments on as needed bases.
• Identifies issues, presents strategies, and acts as a change agent to resolve patient care issues.

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience in the area they are applying.
• Charge nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills required and/or equivalent experience.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate and ONCC Certification within 1 year of hire.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Specialty certifications preferred.
• Experience working at an academic medical center and in a unionized environment preferred.

• Full‑time, 1.0 FTE
• Shift: Rotating
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite
• Unit/Department: 3E SICU
• Non‑Union

UChicago 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.

UChicago 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.