Manager Critical Care/VAT/Rescue Job at Advocate Aurora Health (Chicago)

Job Responsibility

Achieve site and system goals for Clinical Outcomes in all areas of responsibility
Improve department and organization's outcomes by providing leadership to performance improvement activities
Ensure quality and safety of care delivery
Communicate extensively with reporting staff and staff from other departments to receive, respond and communicate information quickly and effectively
Keep abreast of current clinical and managerial practices through attendance at workshops, seminars and professional organization activities
Attend and participate in department meetings for Critical Care Services, System Wide Forums and Councils, and Shared Governance Councils, as assigned
Develop and implement annual goals for departments in alignment with nursing strategic plan
Evaluate and advocate for staffing and other clinical resources necessary to provide excellent health outcome results
Assures AACN and all other applicable clinical professional standards are met for the specific specialties within the organization
Partner with Medical Chairs and Medical directors to identify goals, plan process improvement and implement evidence based practice
Ensure financial targets for all areas of responsibility are met
Develop, implement and monitor the operating budgets for areas of responsibility
Monitor departments' productivity levels and work functions to ensure proper staff and resource utilization
Examine monthly financial, operational and budget variance reports, analyzing activities and performance budget targets
Ensure appropriate use of IS Systems so that patient charge information is captured in a timely fashion
Exercise financial control via approval and processing of purchase requisitions, accounts payable vouchers, local travel and expense requests
Initiate cost containment activities judiciously to address financial performance while balancing outcomes in other areas of responsibility
Develop financial knowledge and accountability in division leadership
Achieve system and site goals for patient satisfaction in all areas of direct responsibility
Provide leadership in order to ensure an exceptional patient experience
Develop and lead teams that analyze customer feedback and care processes and implement effective interventions to ensure patient satisfaction
Address patient, visitor, physician and staff complaints/concerns and mentor division leadership and associates in service recovery interventions
Integrate the functions of assigned areas and promote relations between assigned departments and other hospital and Advocate Aurora facilities to achieve consistent service standards of care
Achieve system and site goals for team member engagement in all areas of responsibility
Develop/mentor ACM leadership team to assure their ability to lead their individual service areas in alignment with the strategic goals of the organization
Develop and mentor ACM leadership to create self-directed work teams
Encourage the recognition of high performers, address low performers, and improve overall associate performance
Partner with director to review, recommend and restructure, when necessary, the job requirements, pay practices and working conditions of associates
Coordinate recruitment activities with Human Resources to attract the best team members
Establish a positive, collaborative workforce able to meet deadlines, customer needs and fluctuating workloads with limited resources
Facilitate state-of-the-art models of care delivery, spanning continuum of care and ensure that the principles of Shared Governance are evident across all areas
Meet strategic objectives for growth for all areas of responsibility
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients/contacts to promote and ensure program growth
Initiate annual strategic planning to develop and implement new programs, maintain current programs and expand market share where possible
Monitor impact of services on all other hospital services
Improve physician satisfaction by developing and maintaining relationships with physicians in areas of responsibility
Promote physician satisfaction in clinical areas by rounding on medical directors and developing action plans to address areas for improvement
Partner with director to engage physician leaders (Medical Directors) in planning for growth of service lines, process improvement, implementation of evidence based practice, and associate and physician engagement
Work collaboratively with medical directors to develop physician outreach and growth strategies for areas of accountability
Participate in the preparation of new protocols, working closely with physicians and department leadership
Act as liaison between physicians and other hospital departments to facilitate problem resolution
Devise methods for facilitating productive and constructive relationships between physicians, departments, and hospital senior management

Requirements

Graduation from approved School of Nursing
3-5 years of experience in specialty area
Management development training with progressive supervisory assignments
BSN minimum
Management experience 2-3 years
Board Certification within two years of hire
annual requirement of 10 CEUs
Excellent management skills including ability to work well with others, team building skills, communication and presentation skills
Ability to succeed in a changing environment and handle multiple responsibilities
Knowledge of strategic planning
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with physician relations
Strong drive to achieve superior results
Current Licensure in State of Illinois
Member of Specialty Organization
Resilience and flexibility to deal with a changing environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Travel within the Chicago land area
Work hours are variable depending in current projects
24/7 Accountability
must be available to respond to the changing needs of their department
This position includes being on call via pager and may require working unusual hours

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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