Assistant Patient Care Manager

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Assistant Patient Care Manager in CCD6 Pre-Op/PACU at our Hyde Park campus. This is a full-time, onsite position.
The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) supports the Patient Care Manager (PCM) in overseeing daily operations, patient flow, staff support, and the delivery of safe, patient-centered care. The APCM leads assigned shift activities, supports quality and regulatory readiness, and assumes responsibility for the unit in the PCM’s absence.
Essential Job Functions
• Coordinate patient flow and support safe, efficient care in the preoperative and recovery areas.
• Lead staff huddles and complete daily or shift-specific quality audits.
• Round with staff, patients, and families to identify and address concerns.
• Support staff orientation, coaching, competency development, and performance conversations.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting staff.
• Monitor staffing, productivity, supplies, and resource use in collaboration with the PCM.
• Promote patient safety, workplace safety, and regulatory readiness.
• Review and report safety events and participate in quality-improvement activities.
• Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia, procedural teams, and other departments to support patient care and timely transitions.
• Support shared governance and a respectful, collaborative work environment.
• Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the PCM or senior leadership.

Required Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• At least two years of ICU nursing experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Obtain PALS certification within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
• Surgical ICU experience.
• Master’s degree.
• Preoperative or PACU nursing experience.
• Charge nurse or other demonstrated clinical leadership experience.
• Experience in an academic medical center or unionized environment.
• Relevant specialty certification.

Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time, 1.0 FTE
Schedule: Five days per week; 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Weekend Requirement: Weekend on-call coverage
Department: CCD6 Pre-Op/PACU
Work Location: Onsite, Hyde Park
Bargaining Unit: Non-Union
Salary Range: $118,500–$138,300 annually
Pay Type: Salaried