Nurse Manager - Chicago, United States - Maryville Academy

Maryville Academy

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Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Nurse Manager - St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center - Chicago 60108

About the St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center
St. Catherine of Siena. St.

Catherine of Siena is a DCFS 10-bed co-ed Shelter for medically fragile children (not ventilator dependent) aged birth to age 21.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Manager at St.

Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center in Chicago 60108 will be responsible for overseeing the nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with all healthcare regulations.

This position requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required;
Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois
Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and nursing best practices
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

Manage and supervise nursing staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards
Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve patient care and safety
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
Monitor and evaluate the quality of nursing care provided

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Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program;:

Must be currently licensed as a R.

N in the state of Illinois;:
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Must be PALS certified;:

Experience in pediatric, emergency care or medicalsurgical nursing;
Experienced in the care of complex pediatric care;
Ventilator experience preferred

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Must have a valid IL Driver's License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Follows all Maryville's policies and procedures, all standard operating procedures for designated work sites/program, and all medical operating procedures and standard medical operating procedures;
Assists physician with patient assessment, examinations, treatments and procedures;
Provides patient care and documents conditions, interventions, observations and activities in collaboration with a Registered Professional Nurse.
Admits and discharges children utilizing appropriate forms and completes them within one hour of admission/discharge;
Thoroughly educates and explains procedures to patients and family members and assists them in coping with illnesses and evaluate patient responses;
Orientates new staff when requested. Attends mandatory inservices;
Is required to cover different work shifts if needed for the patient safety;
Administers medications;
Maintains a clean, wellstocked patient care area;
Keeps all inventory records, logs and maintains required records;
Completes assessment of assigned children within first hour of the shift;
Documents patient care and/or status changes at least every two hours;
Processes orders for assigned children within two hours of receipt;
Maintains appropriate communication with all stakeholders regarding appointments and health status changes. Communicates the same to Supervisors and Director;
Provides care coordination and leadership to CNA's;
Maintains effective patient inventory levels;
Obtains specimens as directed;
Provides assistance with ADL's and meals when needed;
Assist in the supervision and training of Certified Nursing Assistants when delegated;
Participates in continuous quality improvements efforts;
Develops and modifies the Nurse's Plan of Care;
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program;
Must be currently licensed as a R.N in the state of Illinois;
Must be PALS certified;
Experience in pediatric, emergency care or medicalsurgical nursing;
Experienced in the care of complex pediatric care;
Ventilator experience preferred

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Spanish speaking preferred.

Skills /Knowledge:

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
Knowledge of medical terminology;
Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner;
Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards;

Physical Demands:

Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods;
Required to lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds;
Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

Work is performed in designated clinical or administrative office settings;
Duties may involve contact with youth who may be threatening, aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary;
May be scheduled to work on weekends and/or holidays.
Complies with weekend schedule requirements according to c