at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT: Maternal Child Health
SHIFT: Days
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license within two (2) weeks of starting employment
? Master’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or Business Administration
? Five (5) years progressive administrative/management experience in Maternal Child Health
? Three (3) years of prior Director level experience OR six (6) years of prior Manager level experience
? Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
? Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Registered Nurse Certified in Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN)
? Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credential
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 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... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
