Cook County Health
DIRECTOR OF NURSING OPERATIONS, Critical Care
Cook County Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Application
Applicants may apply by submitting a resume/CV to mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org. The subject line must include the Job Title and Posting Number. Job Summary
Director of Nursing Operations, Critical Care leads a nursing division at Cook County Health, ensuring care delivery aligns with mission, vision, values, and quality standards. General Administrative Responsibilities
Review collective bargaining agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals. Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions, and working meetings. Document, recommend, and effectuate discipline at all levels in accordance with CCH system rules. Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices. Contribute to staff management, policy development, and independent judgment for staffing issues. Hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct, or discipline employees following collective bargaining agreements. Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary. Typical Duties
Establish performance goals and objectives for the nursing division. Monitor and evaluate the overall nursing care delivery system for integrity, efficiency, safety, and quality. Assess patient care needs and ensure care meets Standards of Care and Practice criteria for the designated specialty. Ensure nursing personnel provide optimal customer service and an exceptional patient experience. Collect, review, and analyze patient acuity and staffing data to determine staffing patterns and project staffing needs. Develop division‑specific quality and safety initiatives and implement corrective actions. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Performance Improvement Program. Establish and review individual performance goals for unit Nursing Coordinators. Recruit and train qualified clinical staff and maintain continuous education and licensure updates. Plan and budget for the nursing division to ensure labor costs remain within established guidelines. Promote patient rights, train staff on patient rights awareness, and act as a patient advocate. Prepare and submit divisional performance reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Participate in nursing, medical, and ancillary committees to align the nursing division with patient care system goals. Perform other related duties as required. Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer. Minimum Qualifications
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois or must obtain licensure prior to employment. Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or Business Administration from an accredited institution. Five years of nursing management experience with large responsibility within the nursing clinical area assigned to Critical Care. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications
Certified in area of specialty. Nurse Executive‑Board Certified (NE‑BC). Management experience in a unionized environment. Prior inpatient, medical‑surgical, telemetry, or ICU unit managerial experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Thorough knowledge of Critical Care principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of HIPAA to protect patient information confidentiality and security. Diverse clinical practice knowledge, including: • Interventional Radiology nursing procedures and safety. • Management of spinal cord injury and neurological diagnoses. • Stroke care and management. • Chemotherapy patient management. • Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (V.A.C.) management. • Chest tube management. • Ventilated life support management. • Burn patient management. • Cardiovascular disease patient management. • Level 1 trauma center experience. • ICU monitor and equipment expertise. • Pain management and sedation administration experience. Demonstrated leadership skills in a fast‑paced environment within established time constraints and difficult situations. Planning, organizing, staffing, delegating, coordinating, budgeting, evaluating, and supervising skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and patients from diverse cultures and age groups. Excellent interpersonal and patient relation skills. Good personal computer skills. Role model for clinical excellence. Supervise, direct, and review activities of nursing personnel. Create and maintain complete and accurate records and reports. 24/7 oversight responsibility required. Physical and Environmental Demands
The position operates in a healthcare environment complying with all hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hand washing, sanitizing, engineering, and work practice controls. Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage. Basic Term Life Insurance. Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program. Employee Assistance Program. Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligibility. Veteran Preference
Preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans with at least 6 months of continuous service. Veterans must meet minimum qualifications, identify as a Veteran on the application, and attach DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22. Original discharge papers must list and display an Honorable Discharge Status. A valid State ID Card or Driver’s License identifying the holder as a Veteran may also be attached. Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable state ID card or driver’s license at time of interview and must meet all required qualifications at time of application filing. Equal Opportunity Employer
Cook County Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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Applicants may apply by submitting a resume/CV to mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org. The subject line must include the Job Title and Posting Number. Job Summary
Director of Nursing Operations, Critical Care leads a nursing division at Cook County Health, ensuring care delivery aligns with mission, vision, values, and quality standards. General Administrative Responsibilities
Review collective bargaining agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals. Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions, and working meetings. Document, recommend, and effectuate discipline at all levels in accordance with CCH system rules. Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices. Contribute to staff management, policy development, and independent judgment for staffing issues. Hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct, or discipline employees following collective bargaining agreements. Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary. Typical Duties
Establish performance goals and objectives for the nursing division. Monitor and evaluate the overall nursing care delivery system for integrity, efficiency, safety, and quality. Assess patient care needs and ensure care meets Standards of Care and Practice criteria for the designated specialty. Ensure nursing personnel provide optimal customer service and an exceptional patient experience. Collect, review, and analyze patient acuity and staffing data to determine staffing patterns and project staffing needs. Develop division‑specific quality and safety initiatives and implement corrective actions. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Performance Improvement Program. Establish and review individual performance goals for unit Nursing Coordinators. Recruit and train qualified clinical staff and maintain continuous education and licensure updates. Plan and budget for the nursing division to ensure labor costs remain within established guidelines. Promote patient rights, train staff on patient rights awareness, and act as a patient advocate. Prepare and submit divisional performance reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Participate in nursing, medical, and ancillary committees to align the nursing division with patient care system goals. Perform other related duties as required. Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer. Minimum Qualifications
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois or must obtain licensure prior to employment. Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or Business Administration from an accredited institution. Five years of nursing management experience with large responsibility within the nursing clinical area assigned to Critical Care. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications
Certified in area of specialty. Nurse Executive‑Board Certified (NE‑BC). Management experience in a unionized environment. Prior inpatient, medical‑surgical, telemetry, or ICU unit managerial experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Thorough knowledge of Critical Care principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of HIPAA to protect patient information confidentiality and security. Diverse clinical practice knowledge, including: • Interventional Radiology nursing procedures and safety. • Management of spinal cord injury and neurological diagnoses. • Stroke care and management. • Chemotherapy patient management. • Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (V.A.C.) management. • Chest tube management. • Ventilated life support management. • Burn patient management. • Cardiovascular disease patient management. • Level 1 trauma center experience. • ICU monitor and equipment expertise. • Pain management and sedation administration experience. Demonstrated leadership skills in a fast‑paced environment within established time constraints and difficult situations. Planning, organizing, staffing, delegating, coordinating, budgeting, evaluating, and supervising skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and patients from diverse cultures and age groups. Excellent interpersonal and patient relation skills. Good personal computer skills. Role model for clinical excellence. Supervise, direct, and review activities of nursing personnel. Create and maintain complete and accurate records and reports. 24/7 oversight responsibility required. Physical and Environmental Demands
The position operates in a healthcare environment complying with all hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hand washing, sanitizing, engineering, and work practice controls. Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage. Basic Term Life Insurance. Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program. Employee Assistance Program. Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligibility. Veteran Preference
Preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans with at least 6 months of continuous service. Veterans must meet minimum qualifications, identify as a Veteran on the application, and attach DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22. Original discharge papers must list and display an Honorable Discharge Status. A valid State ID Card or Driver’s License identifying the holder as a Veteran may also be attached. Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable state ID card or driver’s license at time of interview and must meet all required qualifications at time of application filing. Equal Opportunity Employer
Cook County Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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