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National Black Nurses Association Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Location: Illinois, United States Salary: $222,000 - $343,500 Category: Associate Chief Nursing Officer Status/Type: Full Time The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health)

is seeking a full-time Associate Chief Nursing Officer (Acute Care Services) to join their team. The ACNO has responsibility and accountability for establishing and maintaining excellence in nursing practice and effectiveness and efficiency of nursing operations within their defined areas of responsibility. This position serves as facilitator of collaborative professional relationships between and among medical staff, academic programs, corporate programs, and hospital operations for the purpose of creating a healing and supportive environment for patients and staff. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Actively engage in the development and implementation of the strategic plan for Nursing aligned with the strategic plan for the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. Determine opportunities to improve the value of care and services to patients and families. Identify and support community outreach, philanthropy and marketing initiatives that may enhance the development of new business or research opportunities. Actively provide nursing operations consultation and engagement at an institutional level for the Service Line/Groupings for the organization. Ensure the integration of service line planning into nursing resource management strategic planning and operational budgets. Promote the development and implementation of inter-and intra-disciplinary research by staff and faculty. Contribute to the advancement of nursing through professional research and scholarly activities. Inspirational Leadership Provide vision, direction and leadership to the department of nursing. Work collaboratively across organizational lines to facilitate hospital and nursing operations and ensure patient needs are met. Act as a change agent and manage organizational change efforts to ensure operational effectiveness. Operational Leadership Lead program planning, implementation and evaluation efforts for areas of responsibility both at a strategic and tactical level. Ensure ongoing personal development plan and provide management development and coaching for other members of the nursing team. Represent the medical center at state, local and national levels through involvement in professional associations and organization. Accountable for ensuring exceptional patient experience through patient centered initiatives and high levels of customer service. Facilitate the development and implementation of evidence-based practice and quality efforts. Maintain an environment that promotes patient safety, high reliability of processes and quality outcomes. Participate in and comply with ongoing regulatory and accreditation readiness sustaining a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Develop and oversee departmental budgets and ensure financial accountability for annual operations and capital expenditures and budgets. Assure efficiencies in staffing and resource utilization by comparison with internal and external benchmarks measured by productivity and cost per unit for areas of responsibility. Assure the availability of appropriately trained staff to deliver a high quality, consistent standard of nursing care. Cultivate a culture that promotes and rewards professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, constructive communication, flexibility, teamwork, and customer service. Maintain consistency in the employee performance appraisal process utilizing established standards of practice. Maintain a focus on internal talent management and retention. Promote positive service relationships with patients/families, physicians, labor unions and staff throughout the UIHHSS. Functional Leadership Promote clinical programs both internally and externally. Provide opportunities for staff development based on scientific advances, changes in technology, society, or health care delivery systems. Take an active role in the integration of operations between the college of nursing and nursing services. Model the mission vision and values of Nursing. Consistently display and hold others accountable for displaying professional service behaviors. Displays a commitment to the development of a culture of inclusion throughout all aspects of the department of nursing. Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required. BSN or MSN required. A minimum of seven years of increasingly responsible healthcare leadership experience required. National Certification (ANCC, AONE, ACHE, etc.) required or attained within 6 months of employment. Ability to design complex clinical or administrative systems or programs. Communication skills to lead, teach and persuade others. Established reputation as a leader, consultant, and spokesperson for nursing. Comprehensive and thorough understanding of all elements of health care delivery in patient care setting. Salary & Benefits: Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $222,000 - $343,500. The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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