Rush University Medical Center ยท 2 weeks ago
Unit Director RN, CVICU-22889
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$52.15/hr - $77.70/hrRush University Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Unit Director RN for the Cardiosciences ICU-CVICU department. The Unit Director will manage clinical and business operations of the patient care unit, ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive work environment.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement
Leads unit and or department quality initiatives, research and/or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence
Develops effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices
Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit, department and division level
Creates an environment which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting
Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes
Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments
Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance
Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines
Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education
Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry
Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement
Responds to societal and technological trends issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare
Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability
Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization
Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making
Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care
Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills
Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs
Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment
Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change
Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues
Mentors and coaches delegation and management skills along with career development
Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals
Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes
Analyzes fiscal and budgetary implications when modifying practice and operational systems
Creates a human resource strategy which includes the management of performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action
Establishes procedures and processes to ensure administrative management of the unit
Demonstrates financial accountability by managing human and capital resources in accordance with the annual budget
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
Progressive leadership experience
Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher
National certification
Demonstrates advanced analytical ability and problem solving skills
Ability to use electronic business programs and technology
Demonstrates the ability to work in complex organizational systems or programs
Communication skill to lead, teach and persuade others
Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations that encompasses organizational and developmental issues
Work requires 24/7 accountability and the ability to supervise and manage staff across that time
Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role
Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports
Preferred
Graduate degree in nursing but related field will be considered (except UDs hired before 01/2013)
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
Founded in 1837
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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