Registered Nurse Assistant Manager ICU

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph

Department: Critical Care

Schedule: Evening shift | Full-time

Salary range: $50.41 - 68.21 per hour

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Provide primary leadership and operational oversight for critical care department, maintaining a core schedule of 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM with the flexibility to attend key daytime leadership meetings and administrative briefings.
• Supervise daily department operations, assess patient access needs, and delegate clinical duties to staff based on competency to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality critical care and clinical objectives.
• Drive department excellence by participating in ongoing quality initiatives, leading auditing projects, collaborating on process improvements, and ensuring all clinical protocols are up to date.
• Manage human resources workflows for the unit, taking a direct role in the hiring, training, professional development, and performance evaluation of the critical care nursing team.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• 1 year critical care experience as a registered nurse
• 1 year charge experience

Equal employment opportunity employer

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