Assistant Patient Care Manager -Adult Emergency Department, FT, Days

About the job

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as an Assistant Patient Care Manager in the Emergency Department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) will be responsible and accountable for over-seeing the operations and patient flow of a designated Care Center on her/his respective shift. Duties include completing daily or shift specific quality audits and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) boards, facilitate daily huddles with staff, and directing delivery of quality, patient-centered care in a financially responsible manner.  This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager (PCM).  In the absence of the PCM, the APCM assumes responsibility for the unit.  APCM supports PCM with 24/7 coverage of the unit.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists & collaborates with the PCMs in supporting changes, new and existing programs with staff input and feedback.

• Assist in development of goals that are consistent with department goals and Hospitals’ mission.

• Assists & collaborates in utilizing appropriate resources and departments to facilitate operations.

• Active participation in committee work and task force assignments on as needed bases.

• Identifies issues, presents strategies and acts as a change agent to resolve patient care issues.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience.
• Charge nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills required and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff members, care center and sector leadership, and other health care professionals and departments.
• Current RN Illinois license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience working at an academic medical center and in a unionized environment.

• Relevant Specialty certifications.

Position Details

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• Shift: Day
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Emergency Department
• Non-Union

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

*UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: *UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 7252
• Job Category: Patient Care
• Posting Date: 2026-11-07
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US ()
• Work Location Type: On Site
• Shift: Day
• Position Type: FT Regular
• Min Salary: 122,400
• Max Salary: 163,200
• FTE: 1.0