What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Manager - Med/Surg Telemetry, Med/Surg Oncology - Full-Time, Days position at UChicago 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 Med/Surg Telemetry, Med/Surg Oncology departments. 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
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. 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 is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities .
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.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’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.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
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 .
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Patient Care Manager (PCM) in the Med/Surg Telemetry, Med/Surg Oncology departments. 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
- 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
- Prior leadership experience
- Master’s degree (MSN)
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with all levels of hospital personnel and to facilitate the activities of a group of employees
- Possesses an understanding of fiscal accountability and the monitoring/compliance with fiscal objectives
- Obtains certification/competencies relevant as determined by the department
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
- Shift: Days (8-hour shifts)
- Work Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: Med/Surg Telemetry, Med/Surg Oncology
- CBA Code: Non-Union
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. 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 is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities .
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.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’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.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
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 .
