at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jun 28, 2024, 2:37:35 PMClosing Date:Jul 13, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:11:00P.M.Shift End Time:7:00A.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
JOB SUMMARY
LOCATION - CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES, 2800 S. CALIFORNIA AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60608
DEPT - PATIENT CARE SERVICES
SHIFT - 11PM - 7AM (Flex)
Reporting to the Director of Nursing or designee, the House Administrator is responsible and accountable for the management of operations and patient care delivery on the evening/night shifts. The House Administrator builds a collaborative working relationship with the medical staff and correctional staff as a member of the nursing leadership team.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
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
Collaborates with Nursing Leadership to develop nursing care standards ensuring patient care in unit is delivered within hospital established service standards, regulatory and professional standards of care.
Develops and implements an effective operating plan for the delivery of nursing care within the designated nursing unit.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and initiates improvement efforts within the unit to increase and exceed unit performance measures.
Conducts patient observations, reviews verbal reports and written documentation, and establishes immediate and long-term corrective action plans. Areas of unit performance include compliance with standards of care, LOS, agency and overtime costs, position vacancies and turnover rates.
Develops long-term unit staffing schedules to ensure adequate daily coverage in accordance with staffing needs.
Drives employee performance by setting clear performance expectations for unit nursing staff and providing necessary information and tools to achieve desired performance.
Provides daily guidance to staff regarding patient care delivery problems including providing coverage during staffing shortages throughout the division.
Ensure regulatory compliance for the assigned Nursing units
Identifies staff development needs and works with nursing education department or outside sources to provide nurses with continuous education and opportunity for growth and development.
Ensures all nursing staff meets requisite credential and licensure requirements.
Partners with nursing team to proactively assess the quality of patient care delivered by nursing staff and to evaluate overall unit effectiveness in meeting care treatment goals.
Ensures nursing staff follows accurate and complete documentation procedures at all times.
Completes required quality assessment and performance improvement reports for the unit.
Maintains a safe, culturally sensitive, and caring patient environment that is reflective of CCH standards, as well as patient and family expectations.
Demonstrates and promotes awareness of patient care rights; serves as patient advocate.
Coordinates the efforts of ancillary health services to ensure continuity of patient care and positive communication with all hospital staff.
Ensures proper maintenance of unit medical equipment including life-sustaining equipment.
Prepares and monitors unit personnel, supply, and equipment budgets to ensure expenses are maintained within budgetary guidelines.
Attends and participates in division, department, and committee meetings, when necessary.
Performs other related duties as... For full info follow application link.
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