UI Health - Administrative Nurse III - Surgical Services

Hiring Department: Surgical Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1038935

FTE : 1

Work Schedule – May need to flex hours.

Shift : Days

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 1/7/2026

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $3$90,985.44/yr to $186,511.82/yr*. Final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)

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

The ANIII of Patient Care Services is responsible for collaborating with the Director or designee within designated area to manage patient care operations and ensure the delivery of excellent patient care centered on evidence-based practices. The ANIII has 24/7 operational responsibilities and manages the departments' operational practices, quality, safety, customer service, planning and clerical practices generally during off business hours.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the leadership team to create a work environment that engages staff in the attainment of department and organizational goals and vision while promoting high quality, safe patient care and maximizing patient flow.
• Provides clinical guidance during the staffing process and assists in long range planning for resource distribution prioritization.
• Participates in the development and training of staff ensuring a common understanding of clinical and technical knowledge is gained. Assists with the assessment of learning/educational needs of staff and the development of teaching tools to meet identified needs.
• Evaluates and assists in data gathering to identify-major issues related to delays, unanticipated events, and trends in patient care for enterprise-wide or service line/unit/clinic level problem solving.
• Either directly within the department or in combination with other functional areas/ groups for scheduling. 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.
• Participates in reviewing, monitoring, developing, and implementing quality indicators that include appropriate quality benchmarks and best practices. Helping make sure the organization is meeting compliance standards. Evaluates practice protocols and procedures using quality care and cost outcome indictors.
• Serving both internally and externally as a resource. Establishment of regular communication processes with physicians, nurses, and management to review status, variances, resolutions as needed. Identifies and utilizes strategies to monitor and evaluate resource management decisions on quality and timeliness for supplemental staff requests.
• Manage staffing resources, on-call schedule, staffing schedule, and daily staffing assignments.
• Manage employee timecards and payroll.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• Three years of professional nursing experience.
  
  
  

OR

• Two years of professional nursing experience and one year of related advanced education.
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in nursing required.
• Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.
• Current CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience, preferably in an academic health care setting.
• Process improvement and change management experience.
• Minimum of two to three years’ experience in nursing leadership/management.
• Master's or Doctorate Degree preferred in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Business.
• Two years of related relevant clinical experience. Experience in dynamic high throughput unit.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, surgical intraoperative care of patients, and critical event management.
• Effective communication and presentation skills (oral and written) to facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, families, and health care providers.
• Broad surgical clinical background and knowledge in a variety of service line specialties (orthopedics, neurology, gynecology, urology, transplant, cardiothoracic, vascular, oncology, plastic, OMFS, robotics, general, ENT, etc.) for both pediatric and adult patient populations.
• Experience with regulatory compliance requirements (CMS, TJC).
  
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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.

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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.