at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Palos Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location Palos Heights, Illinois
Business Unit Palos Hospital
Job REQID 131521
Job Function Management - Inpatient Nursing
Shift Day Job (1st)
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $74.12+ per hour based on experience
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Description
The Director of Operationsreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The DirectorofOperations is accountable for planning, direction, management and supervision of a team or teams.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for meeting operational, financial and strategic goals for designated departments, divisions, programs, services and/or locations. Target quality improvement by reducing process variation, eliminating redundancy or implementing new technology. 24/7 accountability
Accountable for the development, implementation and evaluation of staff/human resource information and processes to support clinical practice of nursing and care delivery, including utilization of current practice guidelines and standards.
With manager input, recommend department goals to NM leaders. Communicate agreed upon goals and context to teams. Lead teams to outcomes that support the advancement of NM Strategic Plan.
Evaluate the feasibility, coordination and implementation of new or revised systems, processes and procedures, to ensure compliance with established standards. Develop and implement, and/or work through managers to develop and implement policies and procedures, facilitate inter-departmental processes and clarify and/or correct procedural questions/issues.
Stay informed of current and emerging issues and trends for areas of accountability. Communicate and educate staff on requirements, changes, advances, opportunities, directions and projections for the future.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
Business expertise
Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and all federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes and make data-driven recommendations.
Ability to create budgets in accordance with guidelines and balanced to targets.
Ability to effectively apply the principles of change management while leading.
Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.
Attentive to detail and reviews own and others' work for accuracy.
Problem solving.
Encourages diverse perspectives and solutions, drawing from staff, peers, physicians, patients and other stakeholders.
Establishes and maintains constructive lines of communication between the physicians and administration. This includes assessing physicians' needs, collecting feedback on issues/problems and effectively communicating appropriately
Demonstrates the ability to consistently establish appropriate departmental priorities.
Serves as a role model and coach to others; builds partnerships and teams.
Serves as an internal consultant to all levels of leadership in solving problems and planning interventions.
Interactions/interpersonal skills
NMHC Performance Leadership Competencies (from... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.
