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Job Responsibility:
Oversees the development and implementation of the site nursing operations plan including staffing resource requirements, care models, workflows and throughput, equipment, and technology in alignment with the site and system nursing strategy
Responsible for nursing clinical quality performance, team member engagement in areas of accountability, and patient experience
Promotes a culture of safety and high reliability behaviors
Commits to continuous quality improvement
In partnership with site CMO and quality leaders, monitors performance to clinical quality targets and develops plans to address gaps using rigorous quality improvement methods and resources
Utilizes interactions with board members to share nursing results, provide industry and professional context, and demonstrate nursing’s contribution to organizational results
Develops short- and long-term strategic plans, including growth and innovation strategies
Ensures nursing strategies align with patient service area and system strategies and effectively support the achievement of the organization's objectives and mission
Leverages and evaluates health care technology and/or nursing information management systems to optimize nursing practice, documentation accuracy and efficiency, quality improvement, and patient care
Leads to an environment of clinical excellence, structural empowerment and two-way communication with clinical nurses using the Advocate Aurora Nursing Shared Governance structures and processes
Involves nurses in unit and site-based professional practice decisions, engages nurses in evidence-based practice, professional development, and nursing research
Ensures the provision of time, resources and learning environments that result in a culture of continuous professional development for all team members
Recommends changes in curricula based on evolving learning and needs and competency requirements
Develops and maintains strong physician relationships ensuring effective, proactive, and ongoing communication
Oversees the development and administration of policies and procedures to accomplish department-specific and organizational initiatives
Supports a Just Culture (non-punitive) reporting environment
Serves as a change leader, uses change theory to implement change
Coaches and mentor direct reports and others in developing their career plans
Contributes to the advancement of the nursing profession
Advocates for optimal health care in the community
Develops new care delivery models that align with evidence-based practices and with key safety and economic drivers
Establishes an environment that values and promotes diversity, equality and inclusion and establishes cultural competency in the workforce
Interprets and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards as they relate to nursing services
Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale
Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business
Requirements:
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Master's Degree in Nursing, or Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, or Master's Degree in Business Management
Typically requires 15 years of experience in nursing and health care administration that includes experiences in overseeing nursing practices and operations for a medical center within a large complex healthcare organization and developing and maintaining quality nursing programs
Typically requires 5 years of management experience in experience in management of staff and budgets
If Master’s degree is not in Nursing, then must have a Bachelor’s or other advanced degree in Nursing
Skills and demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating, and leading nursing programs and initiatives which align with organizational goals and objectives
Comprehensive knowledge of effective best practice in nursing operations, regulations, and guidelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, which is necessary to collaborate with management/executives/ other organizations
Skills and demonstrated experience in establishing excellent working relationships and strategic partnering with various teams and executives across a large organization to achieve a shared vision, values, and objectives
Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job
Must be able to sit 50% of the workday and stand 40%
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