Assistant Unit Director RN Operating Room-29759

About the role

Mission: The mission of Rush is to provide the best health care for the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. Under the guidance and direction of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN (AUD) is the clinical liaison and assistant business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). In the absence of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN is the RN Unit Director designee. The Assistant Unit Director Registered Nurse implements initiatives in support of the unit vision and manages human, operational and organizational systems that support patient care. Exemplifies the ROPH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Location: Oak Park, Illinois; Business Unit: Rush Oak Park Hospital; Department: Operating Room; Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0); Shift: Shift 1; Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM).

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits – learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Pay

$51.26 - $91.76 per hour

Requirements

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
• Consistent proficient performance at the RN 3 level or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated progressive, proficient management and leadership skills
• Demonstrates analytical ability
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex departmental systems or programs
• Communication skills are required in order to lead, teach and persuade others
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations
• Work requires 24/7 responsibility for activities of the unit.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role
• Work requires the ability to take a full patient assignment on clinical unit
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
• BSN in nursing required; Master’s degree in nursing preferred
• National Certification required within twelve months of hire
• Lifting or carrying objects 30lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices
• Ability to walk throughout the hospital and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents

Responsibilities

• Evidence Based Practice Utilizes quality monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of clinical processes
• Facilitates unit quality initiatives, research and /or evidence-based activities utilizing best current evidence.
• Champions the strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to