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Director, Patient Care Services - Short Stay Diagnostic Nursing

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 17, 2026
Director, Patient Care Services - Short Stay Diagnostic Nursing Director, Patient Care Services - Short Stay Diagnostic Nursing Hiring Department: Radiology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1042021 Posting Close Date: August 3, 2026 Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $171,737 to $200,585. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary Reporting to the ACNO of Imaging and Diagnostic Services, the incumbent will plan, direct, organize, control, and evaluate the operations of the Short Stay Unit. This position has 24X7 responsibilities in this assigned area, including staffing, supplies, and equipment, with responsibility for overall operations, ensuring efficient workflows and patient throughput, and managing personnel, including managers, healthcare technicians, and clerical staff. The role also involves assisting with budgets, human resources, hospital billing, customer relations, and the Unit's financial performance measures. The incumbent will be particularly accountable for the ongoing evaluation of financial performance measures, assessing the department's compliance with various regulatory agencies, and achieving the goals and objectives of the areas of responsibility. They will provide training oversight to all staff related to relevant department policies and procedures, and act as a resource to physicians. Duties & Responsibilities Develops a therapeutic relationship with patients, family members, visitors, and colleagues to provide care coordination utilizing evidence-based practice. Interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, departmental policies, and procedures and applies recognized standards of practice. Assures organizational policies, procedures and practices are current and evidence-based relative to protocols and develops and modifies as necessary. Plans, selects, and devises nursing operations, work methods, procedures, workflow and standards for quality and quantity of work including staffing standards. Plans and develops patient safety innovations and practice improvement. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hires, trains, develops, and manages staff to ensure that qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Assign, direct and review the work of subordinate supervisors/other nursing personnel. Prepare formal answers to, and recommend the adjustment of, grievances and disciplinary matters. Prepare budget for assigned area or program and is responsible for adherence to approved budget. Defines capital needs, acquires, and provides oversight of equipment needed to support the critical care outreach program. Establishes, implements, and evaluates quality of care to monitor and evaluate operations for compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards. Integrate shared leadership and foster collaboration across multi-disciplinary disciplines to arrive at decisions affecting SSU's site of care. Monitor and evaluate operations for compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Illinois Registered Nursing license required. Bachelor's Science Degree in Nursing required. Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business or other related field required. A minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing management experience with progressive responsibility is required including relevant nursing experience in leadership within procedural areas (Cath, IR, GI or NV labs). Strong communication, customer service and decision-making skills, and project management are required. Knowledge of budgetary processes and financial principles; knowledge of labor laws, standards of care, and regulatory standards required Nationally certified through ANCC or other approved certifier within 6 months of hire. Current CPR/ACLS/PALS and/or other required unit specific certifications. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20356?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d3465d2fd73e3a4cbde68484639864c0