at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jan 4, 2024, 8:29:01 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
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting 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 Associate Chief Nursing Executive of Quality, Professional Development and Excellence is responsible for the execution of evidenced-based nursing practice to achieve the Nursing Services safety, quality, and compliance goals and fostering a culture of learning and excellence through Cook County Health (CCH).Works across the health care continuum to develop strategies, manage the nursing service plan for quality, education, professional development, and journey to excellence to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care and drive continuous improvement in nursing practice and outcomes.
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
*Leads nursing care redesign initiatives to integrate effective use of nursing resources, defined scope of practice for nursing staff and top of license nursing practice which ensures excellence in care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes, in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE).
*Collaborates with Nursing Leadership across the CCH continuum to ensure that nursing practice is aligned with evidence-based guidelines, professional standards of care and organizational policies.
Develops and implements clinical integration strategies to achieve improvement in health outcomes, patient experience, and provision of cost-effective care.
Collaborates with CNE and Nursing Leadership to create and monitor CCH pathway to excellence/Magnet programs, which promotes inter-professional collaboration, staff engagement, professional development, and creates a culture of sustained excellence.
Fosters a positive work environment that promotes staff engagement, empowerment, staff well-being and a sense of purpose within the nursing department.
Coordinates patient education and policy compression.Facilitates updates to nursing practice guidelines, care planning and documentation.
*Develops, standardizes, and ensures the appropriate translation of evidence-based nursing care into daily practice.
*Develops, promotes and supports nursing research initiatives to advance evidence-based practice, innovation in nursing care and integration of latest research findings into clinical care.
Oversees preparation for nursing system readiness for regulatory agency mandates/programs and public reporting initiatives.
*Collaborates with CCH Finance team to manage budget for nursing education, quality, and nursing excellence programs effectively.
*Provides oversight for Nursing Quality, Patient Safety, performance improvement and staff development programs across CCH.
Fosters integration of leaders to develop a CCH nursing strategic quality plan in concert with the overall CCH strategic plan, under the direction of the CNE.
Presents and analyzes data, identifies trends and works collaboratively to implement performance improvement strategies to enhance patient care and optimize nursing... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
