Nurse Manager, Postpartum

Position : R173987

Title : Nurse Manager, Postpartum

Facility : Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Location : Chicago, Illinois

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8a-5p with 24 / 7 responsibility

Relocation : Company relocation package provided

WHY ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER?

Advocate Christ Hospital, Magnet recognized and nationally recognized as a "Best Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, offers an exceptional environment for a postpartum nurse leader to thrive. You'll join a highly experienced, collaborative team with low turnover , supported by a dedicated nursing professional development specialist and a Medical Director who actively partners with nursing leadership . The unit handles high-acuity patients and Level III nursery care , providing opportunities to expand your expertise in complex maternal and newborn cases. With strong interdepartmental collaboration between L&D and NICU, plus a culture that values innovation and patient satisfaction, this role offers significant growth potential and the chance to make a meaningful impact in women's health.

WHY JOIN US?

Join a highly skilled, collaborative team with a strong culture of support and professional growth. Our postpartum unit is well-established with low turnover , a dedicated nursing professional development specialist for education and onboarding, and a Medical Director who actively partners with nursing leadership . You will oversee lactation and birth records and have the opportunity to lead in a high-acuity environment, work closely with L&D and NICU teams, and make a meaningful impact on patient satisfaction and outcomes. This role offers significant growth potential within an organization that values innovation, leadership, and excellence in women's health.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Planning, management, implementation and evaluation of operations / services to ensure quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

• Participates in short and long term planning. Analyzes and plans for the needs of the area.
• Establishes staffing requirements. Plans for the appropriate utilization of human resources.
• Monitors quality of patient care and patient satisfaction; oversees implementation of measures to improve both.
• Facilitates care delivery in conjunction with the patient focused model.
• Supports and facilitates case management practice in conjunction with Advocate Christ Medical Center protocols.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to assure effective and efficient operations consistent with Christ / Advocate Health Care philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH and all hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Develops and incorporates Performance Improvement projects.
• Ensures that standards of practice are developed, implemented, and evaluated in conjunction with monitoring and evaluation activities within the area. Conducts special projects and studies related to area activities, goals or objectives. Assumes 24 hour responsibility for assigned areas of operation. Assumes responsibility for divisional coverage as necessary.

Preparation and administration of budgets to ensure adequate personnel, Facilities, and supplies

Responsible for the selection, development, motivation and evaluation of staff.

Maintenance of effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.

Responsible for personal and professional growth and development.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Licensure : Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education / Experience Required :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

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Benefits and more

Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state's largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children's campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.