DIRECTOR OF NURSING EXCELLENCE

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Oct 10, 2023, 7:51:04 PMClosing Date:OngoingFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:30P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NONENonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems

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Job Summary
The Director of Nursing Excellence provides leadership and oversight for the planning, implementation, and coordination of ANCC Magnet/Pathway to Excellence Recognition Program standards to promote nursing excellence, empowerment through shared governance, and professional development of nurses. Serves as a liaison for nursing leadership to the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), nursing staff, providers, CCH leaders and staff, and the community. May lead assigned departments.This position will be responsible for the strategic and tactical development, implementation, and maintenance of Magnet/Pathway to Excellence designation at Cook County Health (CCH).

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
*Develops training and continued education programs for quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
*Promotes the necessary culture changes to increase staff involvement and enhance professional practice.
*Directs the preparation, composition, editing, publication, and submission of the CCH Magnet/Pathway to Excellence (M/PE) document. Maintains documentation for re-designation to include demographic data, narrative notes, attachments, and project summaries. Collaborates with key personnel to manage and submit the M/PE annual summary (Demographic Data Collection Tool) and interim report. Coordinates the re-designation process through a variety of functions including contributing to an environment of motivation, commitment to a high level of professionalism and focus on excellence. Oversees all organizational preparations for site visits.
*Maintains up-to-date knowledge of ANCC information, networking, list serve, and state and national activities related to M/PE including changes to the M/PE Recognition Program's designation process. Facilitates necessary changes to meet re-designation requirements. Clarifies M/PE related issues and coordinates responses to ANCC requests. Collaborates with other M/PE facilities nationally on maintaining M/PE components and improving nursing excellence.
*Plans, organizes, develops, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the human and material resources necessary to support compliance with ANCC Magnet Recognition Program criteria.
*Facilitates the integration of professional nursing concepts, including M/PE standards into nursing leadership goals, organizational programs, and hospital initiatives. Serves as an expert in developing, implementing, and evaluating education related to M/PE.
*Coordinates the organization's M/PE processes as the onsite expert and resource for the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program. Serves as the liaison between the organization and the ANCC Magnet Program Office. Provides oversight for the M/PE Champions. Mentors clinical nurses to lead M/PE Champion meetings and initiatives. Collaborates with nurse leaders to... For full info follow application link.

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