Assistant Unit Director RN, MICU-19284

Rush University Medical Center - Chicago, IL

Job Title: Assistant Unit Director RN, MICU-19284

Position: Clinical Liaison and Assistant Business Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $51.26 - $81.64 per hour

Shift: Shift 1, 8 Hr (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Chicago

State: IL

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Utilizes quality monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of clinical processes.
Facilitates unit quality initiatives, research, and/or evidence-based activities utilizing best current evidence.
Champions the strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices.
Provides leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit and department level.
Ensures that the unit personnel establish a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication.
Participates in developing constructive and strategic partnerships with peers and other disciplines.
Resolves conflict to continuously improve team relationships at the unit and department level.
Supports a climate that fosters open communication and promotes shared governance.
Ensures accountability for honest and fair interactions with all constituents across disciplines.
Advocates enhancing the climate that optimizes the patient and family experience.
Provides structured opportunities for reflection and review of complex patient situations.
Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
Develops the clinical knowledge and skill of the staff related to maintaining patient safety.
Monitors and ensures compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies.
Collaborates with the CNS to identify staff learning needs and provides education.
Implements and monitors strategies related to the unit goals while ensuring sustainability.
Fosters the implementation of initiatives to promote a healthy work environment.
Leads innovations using principles of change and reinforces change until positive outcomes are achieved.
Functions as a mentor and coach to promote the development of unit staff.
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.
Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers.
Considers fiscal and budgetary implications in decision-making.
Manages staff performance through recruitment, recognition, counseling, and disciplinary action.
Assumes the accountability of administrative management of the unit as delegated by the unit director.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
Proficient management and leadership skills
Analytical ability
Effective communication skills
Ability to work in complex departmental systems

Preferred Skills

Graduate degree in nursing or related field
National Certification within twelve months of hire

Requirements

Experience: Consistent proficient performance at the RN 2 level or equivalent experience

Education: Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher

License & Certification:

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
National Certification required within twelve months of hire

Schedule:

24/7 responsibility for activities of the unit
Ability to assume the charge nurse role
Ability to take a full patient assignment on the clinical unit

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Exceptional rewards and benefits
Healthcare benefits
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Professional growth opportunities
Work-life balance features

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Rush is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.