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Promote evidence based practice by supporting staff to develop and utilize clinical guidelines, clinical pathways and clinical care policies and procedures that are based on current research
Assist and support staff in developing and maintaining competency through orientation, internships, educational offerings, workshops, interdisciplinary professional meetings and self-directed learning
Maintain and analyze data to assure that staff development activities offered on the unit is of high quality and meet the needs of unit staff
Ensure compliance with IDPH, DNV, EMSC, and other licensing/accrediting bodies and agencies
Develop an annual plan to address quality improvement issues and projects
Analyze and use benchmarkable data from internal and external sources to identify opportunities for improvement
Support staff in participation of quality improvement activities through established systems to include but not limited to, the unit advisory councils, the nursing clinical quality committee and the performance improvement showcase
Encourage staff to seek additional knowledge and skill by pursing formal education, certification, and other professional development opportunities and participation in professional organizations
Foster a climate conducive to educational experiences for associates and students
Promote an understanding and effective use of organizational, management, and nursing theories and research
Contribute to the advancement of nursing theory, professional research and scholarly activities
Identify areas for improved operational efficiency and involve staff in the development of new processes as appropriate
Monitors unit LOS and drives action plans to achieve hospital & unit goals in collaboration with Nursing and Medical Director
Ensure appropriate use of systems to capture charges and monitor trends
Analyze monthly financial, operational and budget variance reports to assure that financial goals are achieved
Initiate cost containment activities
Participate in budget planning in collaboration with the department director and advocate for appropriate fiscal and human resources to accomplish the work and goals of the nursing department
Monitor unit productivity levels and workforce design to ensure proper resource utilization and role delineation
Collaborate with physicians and leaders of other departments and disciplines in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services to meet the needs of the unit population
Work closely with physicians to develop and implement strategies to resolve physician complaints and concerns
Partner with physicians in the development and enhancement of clinical programs
Consistently round for outcomes with physicians
Actively participate in physician meetings and committees as assigned
Implement strategies to assure that all associates understand and support organizational standards of behavior, methods for communicating key messages and methods which serve to increase patient satisfaction
Implement strategies to assure that associates understand when and how to implement service recovery and track service recovery issues to reduce their reoccurrence
Achieve goals established by system and site regarding patient satisfaction
Consistently review patient engagement data and trends
Review annual statistical data regarding the ethnicity of the population served on the unit
Develop and implement a plan of care which fosters a non-discriminatory climate in which care is delivered in a manner that is culturally sensitive and that is reflective to the cultural diversity that exists within the patient population
Utilize an evidence based practice to improve care processes, structures, and measurement of client-centered outcomes and satisfaction
Reward and recognize associates who are achieving results
Manage the recruitment and selection of staff and maintain adequate staffing and appropriate work assignments
Provide supervision of associates and accept accountability for services provided on the unit
Develop and implement methods to recognize associate accomplishments
Identifies and mentors future leaders for the team, focusing on the quality care, business strategies and seven key results areas
Consistently round on associates to role model positive behaviors, monitor morale, follow-up on organizational initiatives, reduce barriers between administration and staff and improve associate retention
Follow established processes for receiving and resolving employee complaints and concerns
Facilitate participation of staff in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision making and support staff involvement in shared governance activities at both the unit and house wide level
Actively supports and encourages professional advancement of nursing staff to achieve goals of 50% or greater specialty certifications by RN staff, promotion of at least 2 Excel candidates annually and progress towards advanced degree completion by 1 or more of the RN staff on the unit
Conduct timely performance reviews of all staff in which peer review is a mandatory component of the evaluation process for all associates
Develop and mentor associates to create and support a professional practice environment based on principles of shared governance
Model service and leadership consistent with nursing and organizational strategic goals
Facilitate at least one hospital wide committee and actively participate in hospital committees, meetings and projects representing the department
Network with professionals at other health care facilities for clinical standards and innovations
Prepare business plans and financial feasibility studies for special administrative assignments as requested
Partner with local community organizations and municipalities
Research literature, identify best practices, engage physicians in planning activities and attend specialty workshops in order to identify future trends in healthcare and opportunities for growth
Maintains certification and active membership in one professional organization
Demonstrates current knowledge of federal and state legislation affecting area of specialty
Requirements:
Graduation from approved School of Nursing
5 years of experience in specialty area
Management development training with progressive supervisory assignments
BS with MSN or BSN
Management experience 2-3 years
4 hours annually in stroke care
Board Certification within two years of hire
Experience with Level 1 Trauma program
Ability to live the values of Advocate
Appropriate clinical skills
Ability to cooperate well with others
Basic Management Skills
Team Building Skills
Communication Skills
Experienced with national data registries for patient population
Current RN license in the state of Illinois
BLS
Member of Specialty Organization
Resilience and flexibility to deal with a changing environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases
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