Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

***Position located in Libertyville, IL (suburb of Chicago).***Primary Purpose:Provides the overall strategic direction of the nursing program and practices including the integration of operational and clinical management functions.--Participates in the development, implementation and coordination of quality, cost effective patient care and other programs contributing to optimum patient care and educational needs of the community.Major Responsibilities:* Oversees the development and implementation of nursing practices, effectively and efficiently utilizing resources to provide "the right care, in the right place, at the right time" for areas of accountability.--Monitors productivity and maintenance targets and standards to measure effectiveness and efficiency of resource utilization* Oversees the development and implementation of quality and care management programs to effectively monitor, evaluate and improve the quality and appropriateness of care delivered to patients.--Collaborates with the governing body, management, medical staff and clinical areas to plan, promote and conduct quality assessment and improvement activities* Develops short and long term strategic plans, including growth and innovation strategies.--Ensures nursing strategies within the medical center align with patient service market, market group, and system strategies align and effectively support the achievement of the organization's objectives and mission* Ensures adherence to and assists in the achievement of clinical performance outcomes and measurements--utilizing a collaborative process that focuses on commitment, performance improvement, and the use of best practices.* Evaluates health care technology and/or nursing information management systems, requirements for nursing staff, and the potential improvement of care provided and staff effectiveness and efficiency* Supports professional nursing practices and the nursing shared governance structure.--Directs quality and efficiency improvement efforts including the continuous evaluation of nursing practices, patient care delivery models and collaboration between nursing staff, physicians and other clinical practitioners* Supports the provision of clinical facilities for nursing education programs.--Interacts with other nursing leaders and nursing educators to recommend changes in curriculum, and communicate clinical and/or managerial learning opportunities available within the medical center which would be beneficial to students while improving nursing care provided to patients* Interprets and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards as they relate to nursing services* Develops and maintains strong physician relationships ensuring effective, proactive and ongoing communication* Oversees the development and administration of policies and procedures to accomplish department-specific and organizational initiatives* Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale* Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives* Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:* Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices Education Required:* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and--Master's degree in Nursing, or--Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, or--Master's Degree in Business Management or related fieldExperience Required:* Typically requires 15 years of experience in nursing and health care administration that includes experiences in overseeing nursing practices and operations for a medical center within a large complex healthcare organization and developing and maintaining quality nursing programs. Includes 5 years of management experience in management of staff and budgetsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:* If Master's degree is not in Nursing, then must have a Bachelors or other advanced degree in Nursing* Skills and demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and leading nursing programs and initiatives which align with organizational goals and objectives* Comprehensive knowledge of effective best practice in nursing operations, regulations, and guidelines* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, which is necessary to collaborate with management/executives/other organizations* Skills and demonstrated experience in establishing excellent working relationships and strategic partnering with various teams and executives across a large organization to achieve a shared vision, values and objectives

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