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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Nurse Manager Patient Command Center

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOakbrook Terrace, IL, USA$51.05 - $76.60In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
  • Typically requires five years of experience in a patient care flow setting.
  • A registered nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices is required.
  • Effective communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, prioritization skills, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • In-depth knowledge of patient throughput processes and experience with software are required.
  • Knowledge of performance improvement management and Lean techniques is required.
  • Strong personal computer skills and proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint are required; computer proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is also required.
  • Software package skills, including Word, Excel, and cc:Mail, are required.
  • Advanced budget development skills and problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
  • Effective communication and team-building skills across hospitals, departments, and disciplines are required.
  • Ability to work across all levels of management and with medical staff to promote good relationships among departments is required.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during the work shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds over the head, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • May be exposed to mechanical, chemical, electrical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards and must wear personal protective equipment as needed.
  • Must have functional sight and hearing and be able to operate all nursing equipment essential to the job.
  • Any exception to the physical requirements must be documented through Employee Health.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational oversight for the Patient Command Center.
  • Guide and direct the efficient management and evaluation of operations and services to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
  • Contribute to achieving system strategic and financial plans and positioning.
  • Make Bed Management decisions regarding the purchase of supplies and equipment and payroll.
  • Coordinate patient placement, appropriate level of care, and effective discharge planning in the emergency department.
  • Maximize inpatient revenue through appropriate level-of-care placement and preadmission analysis of benefits.
  • Interview and select new employees; manage promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
  • Develop and recommend operating and capital budgets and control expenditures within approved budget objectives.
  • Coordinate with other department leaders for shift coverage.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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