UI Health - Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) - 8E Adult Psychiatry

Hiring Department: 8E Adult Psychiatry

Location: Main Hospital, Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040264

FTE: 1 (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p +1 wknd

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Posting Open Date: 3/16/2026

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $91,769.60 to $188,115.20* annually. The 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.

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 Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) is accountable and responsible for providing oversight of the department day to day operations. The Nurse Manager participates in evaluative research, teaching, prioritizing patient needs, and providing leadership with resource utilization. The Nurse Manager serves as a resource for physicians, nursing and support services. The Nurse Manager identifies strategies to monitor and evaluate resource management decisions, process improvement and quality initiatives in the department. The Nurse Manager relates effectively with department team members for high quality delivery of services and maintains high quality relations with other departments and nursing units. The Nurse Manager participates in all mandatory education requirements, maintenance of records and updating of policies, procedures and skills of personnel in the department. The schedule is from 8am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday with one weekend per month (remotely).

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing required
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• Three (3) years of recent professional nursing experience (non-contract) OR two (2) years of professional, non-contract nursing experience and one (1) year of related advanced education (MSN or higher).
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in a non-contract, charge nurse role required.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Only candidates meeting the above requirements will be qualified for this role. New graduate nurses do not qualify for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead and manage change

Important Application Instructions:

Click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application including:

• Your RN degree(s) information and award date under the Education section.
• List your IL RN license number and award date, BLS and ACLS credential number and expiration date in the certification/ licensure sections.
• Include a detailed employment history clearly listing your charge nurse experience, and the unit/department the role was in, along with hours per week. This information must be included even if a resume is uploaded.
• You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas to supplement your application. Note that the required information listed above must be included on the application itself.
• A blank application will disqualify you.

Failure to include any of the information above will disqualify your 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.

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.