Nurse Manager, Flex at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.



Job Description Summary

The Nurse Manager has primary responsibility for implementing the mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives of nursing services within their area. As a liaison between nursing and disciplines throughout the SRAlab system of care, the Nurse Manager promotes organizational goals, interdisciplinary and interdepartmental team collaboration. The Nurse Manager has direct accountability and responsibility for their unit while creating a safe and healthy environment.


The Nurse Manager will demonstrate the American Organization of Nurse Leaders® (AONL) competencies: The Science (Managing the Business) of nursing leadership, The Art (Leading the People) of nursing leadership and the Creating the Leader Within (the Leader in Yourself).


The Nurse Manager will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.



Job Description




The Nurse Manager:

• Manages the delivery of nursing care and services within a defined operational nursing unit.
  
  


• Demonstrates the science of nursing leadership by: Participating in the financial management of their unit via development of operating and capital budgets and manages resources.
  
  


• Executing human resource management via managing and monitoring staffing/productivity of assigned staff to ensure execution of goals and projects.
  
  


• Ensuring performance improvement via implementation of quality improvement processes in individual, team and organizational performance to facilitate resolution of identified quality issues.
  
  


• Applying system thinking skills in decision making and understanding of complex adaptive systems.
  
  


• Understanding and incorporating information technology into their practice. Incorporating a strategic management approach.
  
  


• Applying nursing research to clinical practice and participating in nursing research studies.
  
  


• Embracing shared governance. Demonstrates the art of nursing leadership by:
  
  


• Developing and optimizing the performance of team members, resulting in goal attainment, staff motivation and talent retention.
  
  


• Recruiting, training, coaching, and assessing performance of staff. Influencing others and promoting professional development.
  
  


• Communicating with patients, families, and staff to ensure satisfaction and to prevent and resolve conflict.
  
  


• Applying principles of crisis management.
  
  


• Collaboratively partnering with other Nurse Managers and Nurse Leaders across the continuum.
  
  


• Maintaining social justice, cultural and generational competence.
  
  


• Performing all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
  
  


• Develops the leader within by: Managing personal growth and development, plans a career path, and develops plan for succession. Involvement in professional association(s). Achieving leadership certification. Engaging in reflective practice.
  
  

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master's degree preferred.
  
  


• Current Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required. Current CPR certification required. Professional Nursing Certification preferred.
  
  


• Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical nursing. Experience in rehabilitation preferred.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  


• Practices in accordance with professional practice standards and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and AONL competencies.
  
  


• Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
  
  


• Demonstrates the ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.
  
  


• Strong analytical skills to assess, plan and implement strategies for successful unit management.
  
  


• Communicates using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication to provide leadership, and instruct patients, families, staff to ensure fulfillment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement.
  
  


• Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to oversee the care provided for people with physical disabilities and chronic illness.
  
  


• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and creative problem-solving.
  
  


• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient and staff needs or changes in condition.
  
  


• Demonstrates financial and business acumen.
  
  


• Demonstrates a vision for own function and acts with the broader benefit of SRAlab in mind.
  
  


• Able to maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices and share that knowledge and skills with staff.
  
  


• Prior involvement in professional advancement programs and shared governance preferred.
  
  

Working Conditions



Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.



Equal Employment Opportunity



ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Now