Assistant Patient Care Manager

University of Chicago Medical Center | Infusion Therapy | Full-Time | Day Shift Join UChicago Medicine**,** as an **Assistant Patient Care Manager** in **Infusion Therapy****.** The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) will be responsible and accountable for over-seeing the operations and patient flow of a designated Care Center on her/his respective shift. Duties include completing daily or shift specific quality audits and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) boards, facilitate daily huddles with staff, and directing delivery of quality, patient-centered care in a financially responsible manner. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager (PCM). In the absence of the PCM, the APCM assumes responsibility for the unit. APCM supports PCM with 24/7 coverage of the unit. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are needed to maintain an open network of communication among staff members, care center and sector leadership, and other health care professionals and departments. Specialty certifications preferred. Assists & collaborates with the PCMs in supporting changes, new and existing programs with staff input and feedback. Assist in development of goals that are consistent with department goals and Hospitals’ mission. Assists & collaborates in utilizing appropriate resources and departments to facilitate operations. Active participation in committee work and task force assignments on as needed bases. Identifies issues, presents strategies and acts as a change agent to resolve patient care issues **Required Qualifications** - Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher - Current Illinois RN license - Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience - BLS **Preferred Qualifications** - Minimum of two years nursing experience - Minimum of one year clinical experience in the area they are applying - Charge nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills required and/or equivalent experience - Experience working at an academic medical center and in a unionized environment preferred - Excellent interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff members, care center and sector leadership, and other health care professionals and departments **Position Details** - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Infusion Therapy - CBA Code: Non-Union ### About the Company *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*](https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers) *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.* *As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.* ***Compensation & Benefits Overview*** *UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The…