Director of Maternal Child Health-Nursing

at Cook County Government in Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Summary
The Director of Maternal Child Health-Nursing is responsible for providing clinical direction and leadership for effective management of nursing practices in Maternal Child Health for Cook County Health (CCH). Acts as a liaison between physicians and staff to ensure continuity of services and care. Maintains open relationships with leadership and peers across CCH. Administers and coordinates patient care to ensure processes are in place to promote best quality patient care and safety. Collaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/discipline lines and influence organization mission and health care.

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

General Administrative Responsibilities continued
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 leadership and oversight by directing, administering, and coordinating patient care in the Maternal Child Health department supporting Maternal/Women's Health, Labor & Delivery, Perinatal Health, Infant Health, Pediatrics, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit patient care.
Recommends, develops, and implements of policies and procedures ensuring multidisciplinary involvement throughout the process to ensure effective department operation and administration.
Establishes performance goals and objectives for the Maternal Child Health nursing division in accordance with the Department of Nursing policies and practices.
Makes rounds to assess and evaluate patient care needs and to ensure care delivered meet standards of care and standards of practice criteria.
Evaluates nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications, and communicates information to physicians and staff; develops corrective action plans as needed to facilitate efficient operational strategies.
Reviews and adheres to a staffing plan to determine and monitor staffing effectiveness; creates a strategic plan to support staffing shortages and maintain efficient department operations.
Ensures staff are adequately trained and competent to respond to emergencies and identify medical codes.
Promotes and encourages professional growth and development of staff through continued education efforts of staff to ensure compliance with standards set by Joint Commission
Promotes an awareness of patient rights by ensuring staff are trained and educational materials are provided to patients as needed
Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities to enhance patient care.
Participates in interview, selection, and hiring process of new staff.
Participates in annual budget process to ensure department operated in compliance with allocated funding.
Prepares and submits reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to review performance metrics.
Maintains open and collaborative relationships with leadership and peers across CCH.
Attends meetings and addresses any concerns to ensure nursing practices are align with patient care systems.
Serves as a patient advocate to address any questions or concerns from the patient or family members.
Offers educational materials to patient or family members to enhance communication and understanding of patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Associate Nurse Executive, Hospital Based Services

Minimum Qualifications
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license within two (2) weeks of... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER