Administrative Nurse III - Mental Health

Working under the administrative supervision of the Associate Director for Clinical Support Services, responsible for developing and supervising the nursing service of one or more clinical units.

Responsibilities

• Unit Management
  • Oversees and assures the day-to-day operations of assigned units.
  • Responds to daily procedural questions and coordinates scheduling and agenda for unit meetings; chairs unit meetings.
  • Inspects unit on a daily and quarterly basis for safety and infection control.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of unit supplies and equipment; oversees their use and care.
  • Maintains awareness of budget issues and expenditures; works with Administration to stay within set parameters.
  • Keeps Administration informed of unit needs and special problems (staffing, equipment, supplies, patient care issues).
  • Consults with Administration regarding utilization of unit space and equipment.
  • Assists Administration in scheduling special appointments, procedures, and clinics.
  • Supports and ensures a culture of safety, quality, and risk management, including compliance with ethics.
  • Coordinates services rendered by other professional personnel with those of nursing personnel.
  • Assists providers and support staff within scope of practice to ensure smooth unit functioning.
  • Assumes additional duties as needed to further the mission of the Health Center.
• Personnel Management
  • Provides direct supervision to Staff Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and clerical staff; responsible for daily work assignments.
  • Works with the Associate Director to ensure adequate staffing.
  • Reviews staff requests for leave time and makes recommendations to Administration and central staffing.
  • Responsible for the orientation of new non-academic personnel and evaluation during the probationary period; assists with new provider orientation.
  • Performs annual performance evaluations on RNs, LPNs, MAs, and clerical staff.
  • Counsels staff as needed and provides feedback to the Associate Director.
  • Works with Administration to document issues leading to disciplinary processes, if necessary.
  • Assists Administration with staff selection through participation in the interview process.
• Quality Improvement
  • Maintains Policy and Procedure manuals on the units.
  • Develops, implements, and reports unit-specific quality improvement projects to the Assistant Director.
  • Maintains accurate records for unit-specific infection control and safety.
  • Participates and/or chairs committees and task forces as assigned by the Director.
  • Prepares reports and studies as requested by Administration.
• General Administration
  • Collaborates with the Associate Director in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the general nursing program, including policy, protocols, and procedures.
  • Works with nursing leadership to develop inter/intra-unit policies and goals.
  • Participates with Administration in developing goals and policies related to nursing, patient care, education, and research.
  • Coordinates activities with other nursing leaders/units to ensure continuity of support services for patient care.
  • Promotes teamwork, collaboration, excellent customer service, and openness to change.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
  • Three years of professional nursing experience.
  • OR two years of professional nursing experience and one year of related advanced education.
• Specialty Factors
  • Five years of professional nursing/healthcare management experience overseeing a unit or department in a healthcare facility with primary responsibilities such as personnel and performance management. (May be concurrent with minimum qualifications.)
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Seven years of professional nursing/healthcare management experience overseeing a unit or department in a healthcare facility with responsibilities including personnel and performance management, scheduling, selection and hiring, infection control, policy development and enforcement, risk management, and budgeting.
  • Experience with Mental Health nursing.

McKinley Health Center aims to provide high-quality ambulatory healthcare and health education to students and medical expertise to University leadership. The Center is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Employees are required to provide proof of certain immunizations according to CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Pay

The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 to $84,000.

Schedule

This is a 100% full-time position with a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.