at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:May 31, 2023, 8:29:52 PMClosing Date:Jun 15, 2023, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Posting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
SHIFT: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: CHN
Job Summary
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) provides patient care, clinical consultation, mentorship, staff and patient education, policy and education authorship and clinical, research and evidence-based practice expertise within the Department of Nursing. The CNL identifies, develops, implements and evaluates process and performance improvement plans in the provision of patient care and Nursing clinical practice. In collaboration, leads the adherence to regulatory compliance and progression to quality and clinical excellence. As a staff resource, the CNL provides clinical expertise in complex clinical settings and develops, implements and evaluates Nursing education as a component of Nursing competency and continual process and performance improvement. The CNL are clinical and practice experts seek opportunities to create patient care optimization and efficiency while continually focused on quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
Provides patient care and clinical consultation within an area of clinical expertise.
Works in collaboration with other Clinical Nurse Leaders, Nursing staff and other members of the interprofessional care team to ensure optimal patient care and Nursing practice to improve the quality of care through ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes.
Mentors Nursing staff to support transition from novice to expert Nursing practice.
Educates patients and staff with a goal of adoption and acceptance of information and incorporation into patient care or Nursing practice.
Creates and implements policies, patient education materials, staff education and other materials to support excellence in Nursing practice and patient care.
Participates in and/or leads clinical research and evidence-based practice changes.
Participates and leads the development, implementation, and evaluation process and performance plans.
Leads or participates in celebrating success in the Department of Nursing.
Serves on and/or leads, departmental, divisional or system-wide committees.
Leads and/or participates in educational needs assessment of staff and in staff competency validation and education.
Serves as a resource and/or mentor to staff nurses, charge nurses and nurse preceptors.
Oversees the work of nurse clinicians and educators.
Participates in student education with established academic affiliates.
Leads and/or participates in efforts to maximize efforts around quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
Assists and/or leads professional Nursing staff professional development by assessing, implementing and evaluating staff learning and supporting Nursing staffs' professional growth.
Plans, develops, implements and evaluates Nursing orientation.
Contributes to the Nurse Coordinator or Director of Nursing annual and episodic review of staff performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ensures CBOs effectively implement communications and media plan.
Develops and presents materials to local government, community institutions and other key stakeholders to raise awareness and support for the initiative and related activities.
Creates content and/or materials (e.g., fact sheet,... For full info follow application link.
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