Patient Care Manager - Surgery - Full-Time, Rotate - The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Patient Care Manager (PCM) in the Surgical department. Here, you will adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care and observe all corporate compliance requirements. You will communicate issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000

Under the supervision of the Supervisor and Director, you will support and encourage employees to assume responsibility for their job performance.  Stimulate staff to continuously improve their performance, thereby improving organizational performance. Know, follow and actively support the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and administers departmental/unit operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Director/Vice President of Operations to ensure sufficient funds and personnel to accomplish departmental/unit objectives within approved financial guidelines
• Maintain fiscal/budget initiatives within designated areas of responsibility including expense management and revenue enhancement
• Maintains an environment which is characterized by trust, acceptance, recognition and respect
• Strong patient advocate
• Actively supports the vision, philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives of the hospital
• Provide leadership for all staff in designated areas of responsibility
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies and procedures as pertains to areas of responsibility
• Monitor operational systems to ensure optimal efficiency
• Initiate and develop opportunities for management and staff development
• Development and maintenance of collaborative relationships with department managers, directors, physicians, and related external contacts in order to meet department objectives
• Responsible for managing, developing, hiring, disciplinary actions including termination, performance evaluations, retention, employee relations, compensation, coaching, counseling, and interviewing of management and staff within departments

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate's (ADN)
• Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• 3-5 years of RN experience 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree (MSN)
• Prior leadership experience
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with all levels of hospital personnel and to facilitate the activities of a group of employees
• Obtains certification/competencies relevant as determined by the department

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
• Shift: Rotate 8-hour shifts
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Surgery 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us! 

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities    

UChicago Medicine Ingalls 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. 

Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.