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LOCATION: Stroger Hospital (Medical/Surgical -General Medicine/Telemetry Unit 7W) SHIFT: 8:00AM – 4:00PM; Days/Flex per Shift Distribution List SALARY: $131,949 - $142,911 The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. Job Title Nurse Coordinator II Department Nursing Med/Surg This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules. Job Summary The Nurse Coordinator II oversees all aspects of patient care within the designated unit, multiple units or for a specific patient population on a 24-hour basis, by evaluating, directing, and supervising all activities of the nursing staff. This position has first line responsibility for clinical supervision, patient care, personnel management, budgeting, and quality service delivery for the assigned area. 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 Divisional Director 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. The requirements for delivery of care in such a unit call for extreme attention and responsiveness in all areas of patient care including patient assessment, delivery of life saving medication, and the operation of life sustaining equipment. · 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. · Holds primary responsibility for hiring, training, and disciplinary actions of unit nursing staff. · 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. · 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. · Develops and implements corrective action plans. · Maintains a safe, culturally sensitive, and caring patient environment that is reflective of John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital standards, as well as patient and family expectations. · Demonstrates and promotes awareness of patient care rights; serves as patient advocate. · Coordinates efforts of ancillary health services to ensure continuity of patient care and positive communication with all hospital staff. · Works with appropriate departments to ensure 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. · Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications · Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a school of nursing is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview) · Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois is required (Must provide proof at the time of interview. · Four (4) years of nursing experience within a hospital environment is required · Three (3) years of experience in nursing supervision or experience as a Charge Nurse and/or Nurse Manager is required · Must have active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required Preferred Qualifications · Master's or higher degree in Nursing, Business or Healthcare Administration is preferred · Certification as a Med Surg Nurse (CMS-RN) is preferred · Bilingual is preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics · Demonstrates skill in staffing and the management of nursing personnel · Demonstrates good judgment in the selection of new staff members using appropriate interview techniques · Thorough knowledge of the job description and key requirements for each position on the unit; holds subordinates accountable for responsibilities inherent in their position, at all times · Demonstrates skill in the coordination and the management of patient care unit · Thorough knowledge of the Hospital and Nursing Department's mission, philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures · Demonstrates understanding of the current requirements of accrediting agencies [Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations] · Thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures · Ability to maintain all unit equipment in proper working condition · Thorough knowledge of expected staff response in hospital emergency, fire, and demonstrates the ability to direct the activities of the nursing unit in the event of an emergency situation of patient evacuation · Strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, hospital staff, patient families · Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups · Strong leadership and project management skills · Ability to articulate in a clear and professional manner when presenting and demonstrating techniques · Analytical, organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and resolution skills · Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks · Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment · Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices · Ab