Senior Director of Advanced Practice Registered Nu

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Jan 18, 2024, 5:07:21 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 Senior Director of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, communication and evaluation of systems and processes that support the effective and efficient practice of APRNs. Collaborates with the Senior Director of APPs in developing and implementing the necessary nursing advanced practice policies, guidelines, and practices to ensure consistency and standardization across all clinical specialties. Assumes overall responsibility of the operations of the Advanced Practice Nursing Professionals within Cook County Health (CCH). This position will be required to maintain credentialing and license providing at least 20% of patient care.

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
*Collaborates with CCH Leadership to determine need for APRN positions, based on hospital metrics, patient care needs, clinical coverage requirements, staffing plans and projected areas of growth.
*Partners with nursing, physician, and hospital Leadership to develop and communicate vision for care delivery models and facilitate implementation and ongoing refinement of such models across the continuum including critical care, step-down, intermediate and ambulatory settings.
*Remains clinically active as a licensed and credentialed provider performing at least 20% patient care in appropriate clinical area performing the duties of an APRN. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures. Prepares patient treatment plans and makes appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and/or agencies
*Oversees the training of new APRNs on clinical protocols and procedures. Defines job expectations and monitors productivity.
*Participates in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Implements process improvement initiatives and procedures for APRNs.
*Develops, reviews, and administers policies and procedures. Provides input to improve care processes and patient outcomes.
*Prepares budgets in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Executive and the Chief Medical Officer and prepares and defends budgets.
*Ensures compliance with practice standards for the safe delivery and quality of care. Monitors and assures effective and safe implementation of clinical protocols. Provide coaching and feedback on performance to senior leaders and APRNs.
*Directs and oversees the development and implementation of educational programs for APRNs.Ensure developmental opportunities and coordinates continuing and in-service education for APRNs as needed.
*Fosters an environment that is conducive and supportive of evidenced based practice and ongoing research.Collaborates with CCH Leadership to ensure appropriate continuing education requirement are met for APRNs.Supports and/or participates in the Nursing Professional Practice Models councils and committees.
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