IL Manager Nursing Services Medical Surgical

Deaconess Illinois Union County Full-Time MondayFriday

Salary Range: $36.30$54.44 per hour

Are you a nursing leader who is passionate about developing staff improving patient outcomes and creating a positive environment for nurses to thrive Deaconess Illinois is seeking a Manager of Medical-Surgical Nursing to lead our team support professional growth and drive excellence in patient care.

In this role you will provide leadership and direction for nursing services while promoting evidence-based practice patient safety employee engagement and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to empower bedside nurses strengthen team collaboration and help shape the delivery of high-quality care.

Nursing Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop nursing staff to support professional growth clinical competency and excellence in patient care.

• Communicate organizational goals expectations and initiatives to staff while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.

• Oversee recruitment hiring onboarding orientation performance management and staff development.

• Promote employee engagement teamwork and a healthy work environment.

• Support change management problem-solving and effective communication across departments.

Quality Patient Safety & Compliance

• Promote evidence-based nursing practice and continuous quality improvement.

• Establish and monitor departmental goals performance metrics and quality indicators.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations organizational policies and patient safety standards.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows address risks and enhance patient care outcomes.

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to resolve challenges and improve care delivery.

Operational & Financial Management

• Oversee daily department operations and ensure appropriate use of staffing and resources.

• Develop and manage operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.

• Monitor productivity and departmental performance to achieve organizational goals.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and manage costs without compromising quality or safety.

• Maintain accountability for the overall performance and operations of the assigned unit.

Patient Physician & Staff Experience

• Build strong relationships with patients physicians employees and other healthcare partners.

• Address concerns promptly and implement solutions that improve service and satisfaction.

• Use feedback and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Encourage staff participation in professional development projects and committees.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

• Masters degree in a related field Preferred

Experience

• Five years of relevant clinical unit experience Preferred

• Three years of leadership experience Preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois Required

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of hire Required

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire Required

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire Required

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to coach motivate and develop a diverse nursing team.

• Effective decision-making critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong organizational skills initiative and the ability to prioritize competing demands.

• The ability to interpret and use data to guide decisions and improve departmental performance.

• A commitment to collaboration accountability patient safety and continuous improvement.

• Competence with computer systems data reporting and analysis.

At Deaconess Illinois nursing leadership plays an important role in supporting our caregivers and delivering exceptional patient care. Join a team where you can make a meaningful impact on staff development patient outcomes and the future of nursing services.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career Apply today!

Required Experience:

Manager