SEARCH EXTENDED - Associate Chief Nursing Officer (Acute Care Services)

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. The position models the values, acts in accordance with nursing policies and procedures and holds others accountable for meeting standards which may be informed by industry best practices or may be regulatory in nature. Duties And Responsibilities 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. Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required. BSN or MSN required. Master’s degree required; earned doctorate preferred. Expertise and progressive experience in management and/or nursing management. A minimum of seven years of increasingly responsible healthcare leadership experience required, with a proven track record in ambulatory and/or general hospital clinical operations, clinical program development and related business planning and performance management. 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, including strategy, business planning, operations and finances. Understanding of health care industry changes, competitor actions, legal/regulatory changes and technological trends. Salary & Benefits Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $222,000 - $343,500. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

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