Join Our Team

Deaconess of Illinois is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated nurses to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible work schedules to fit your life – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Nights.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities
• More

As a Department Manager, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.

Summary of the Job:
Manages the daily clinical, financial, and quality performance and outcome of our Medical-Surgical unit at our Red Bud location. Assumes 24-hour accountability as appropriate to the service line. Contributes to and supports the hospital’s mission, strategic goals, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of and integrates the use of evidence-based outcomes for nursing practice. Integrates principles of growth and development in directing/providing care appropriate to the ages served.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Required to maintain competency and continuing education in area of specialization and in professional practice. Five years hospital clinical nursing experience recommended.
• One year of nursing management experience preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership, creativity and management skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact in a professional manner with customers.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations for the Department Manager:

• Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois or compact state

Why Choose Deaconess?

Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past five years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America's Best Employers in 2022. As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient
• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Red Bud, IL 62278: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person