NURSE MANAGER - REGISTRY - CERMAK (PART-TIME)

Job Description - NURSE MANAGER - REGISTRY - CERMAK (PART-TIME) (00139292)

Job Description

NURSE MANAGER - REGISTRY - CERMAK (PART-TIME)

Requisition ID

: 00139292

Job Posting

: Jul 27, 2026, 8:21:09 PM

Closing Date

: Aug 11, 2026, 10:29:00 AM Part-time Shift Start Time: 11:00 P.M. Shift End Time: 7:00 A.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: None Posting Salary: $64.706 - $70.081 HOURLY

Organization

: Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services

SHIFT: 11:00 PM- 7:00 AM

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager, Registry will provide direction and administrative leadership to nursing staff. The position may be required to float to various departments and Cook County Health (CCH) worksites, as needed, during the scheduled shift. All decisions and actions are within the established CCH guidelines and standards for patient care. The position is limited to a maximum of twenty (20) hours per week, as needed.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals

• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success

• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure

• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• Provides daily guidance to staff throughout various departments and CCH work sites regarding patient care delivery and problem solving.
• Ensures nursing staff follows accurate and complete documentation procedures at all times.
• Monitors compliance with standards of care established for patients by conducting patient observations, reviewing verbal reports and written documentation.
• Conducts hospital rounds, investigates problems, complaints and policy violations, documenting incidents and taking appropriate action to ensure the effective and efficient operation.
• Utilizes care management system to facilitate patient flow through the system.
• Follows up as necessary, with patient complaints, quality or process problems, and make recommendations for future preventative measures.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and initiates improvement efforts within the unit to increase and exceed unit performance measures, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates and promotes awareness of patient care rights.
• Maintains a safe, culturally sensitive, and caring patient environment that is reflective of CCH standards, as well as patient and family expectations.
• Works with appropriate departments to ensure proper maintenance of unit medical equipment including life sustaining equipment.
• Intervenes when an immediate threat to life or health, damage to equipment or buildings is posed that could result in the injury of patients, visitors or staff.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership for initiating Emergency Response Procedures and activates the Emergency Management System for External Emergencies, including all drills for Homeland Security response plans, Hazardous Materials Response Plans, Fire, and Post-Operative Recovery Power, when applicable. During an emergency may authorize the use of equipment that would otherwise be unauthorized, when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as needed to support the continuity of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university is required (must provide official transcripts at time of interview)

• Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois required.(Must provide proof at time of interview)

• Five (5) years of nursing experience, required.

• Three (3) years of nursing experience as a nurse manager, house administrator, supervisor, coordinator, charge nurse or higher nursing role within the last five (5) years, required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)

• Must be able to float to various department, as needed during the scheduled shift, required.

• Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County providing own means of transportation, required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of the Hospital and Nursing Department''s mission, philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures

• Demonstrates understanding of the current requirements of accrediting agencies [Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations]

• Thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.

• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.

• Thorough knowledge of the Hospital and Nursing Department''s mission, philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures

• Thorough knowledge of the Hospital and Nursing Department''s mission, philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures

• Thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.

• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.

• Ability to travel to work sites throughout Cook County.

• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States'' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.