at NorthShore University Health System in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Clinical Nurse Manager - Main Operating Room
Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL
Full Time, 40 hrs./week
Days
What you will need:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing required.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.
Three years of progressively responsible relevant clinical experience.
Minimum of three years management experience.
Current CPR certification.
General Summary:
Reporting to the Clinical Area Director, is responsibility for the assigned Clinical Area including physicians that encounter this department. Responsible for: organizing, planning, directing, controlling, budgeting and staffing all clinical functions. Assures the nursing process is utilized as the framework for patient care and applies the nursing process to own practice as defined in the American Nursing Association. Ensures utilization of the nursing process overseeing the delivery of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of patient outcomes and that plans of care are revised as indicated. This job description was developed in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
Manages unit in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Maintains standards of patient care. Supervises overall patient care and maintains quality improvement standards including periodic review of policies, procedures, and treatment plans in order to conform to continuous quality improvement process.
Assists in the development of annual budgets and the business plan. Recommends plans to accomplish agreed upon goals with the director. Allocates resources to accomplish goals. Manages departmental budgets, formulates capital budget, reviews management reports, identifies trends, analyzes budget variances and formulates action plans in collaboration with the director. Monitors unit equipment and supply levels and costs in conjunction with staff.
Interviews, hires, disciplines, and discharges (when necessary) subordinate personnel. Regularly evaluates the performance of personnel according to the guidelines of the hospital's performance management system. Ensures that employees are oriented to the department and hospital. Oversees the planning and implementation of educational programs for the department.
Formulates policies and procedures for the Clinical Area as assigned. Communicates policies and procedures to employees and provides the overall direction necessary to ensure that evidence-based standards of patient care are met. Develops and implements action plans to continuously improve clinical services. Assesses areas of opportunity for the enhancement of the Clinical Area and develops action plans to be integrated into operational plans.
Collaborates with physicians to identify patient needs. Facilitates cooperative working relationships between personnel and physicians to deliver an effective, efficient service. Represents the department at hospital and physician sponsored meetings. Participates in interdepartmental or interdisciplinary groups to assure that the unit's services are effectively integrated into the organization's system for delivering patient and family centered care to enhance coordination of services.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
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EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
