Director of Maternal Child Health Nursing

3 weeks ago

Illinois City IL USA, United States Cook County Health and Hospitals Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Maternal Child Health Nursing is responsible for providing clinical direction and leadership for effective management of nursing practices in Maternal Child Health for Cook County Health (CCH). This role acts as a liaison between physicians and staff to ensure continuity of services and care, maintaining open relationships with leadership and peers across CCH.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administers and coordinates patient care to ensure processes are in place to promote best quality patient care and safety.
  • Collaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and discipline lines and influence organization mission and health care.
  • Reviews and adheres to a staffing plan to determine and monitor staffing effectiveness, creating a strategic plan to support staffing shortages and maintain efficient department operations.
  • Ensures staff are adequately trained and competent to respond to emergencies and identify medical codes.
  • Promotes and encourages professional growth and development of staff through continued education efforts to ensure compliance with standards set by Joint Commission.
  • Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities to enhance patient care.
  • Participates in interview, selection, and hiring process of new staff.
  • Participates in annual budget process to ensure department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
  • Prepares and submits reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to review performance metrics.
  • Maintains open and collaborative relationships with leadership and peers across CCH.
  • Attends meetings and addresses any concerns to ensure nursing practices align with patient care systems.
  • Serves as a patient advocate to address any questions or concerns from the patient or family members.
Requirements
  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license within two (2) weeks of starting employment.
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or Business Administration.
  • Five (5) years progressive administrative/management experience in Maternal Child Health.
  • Three (3) years of prior Director level experience OR six (6) years of prior Manager level experience.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license within two (2) weeks of starting employment.
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or Business Administration.
  • Five (5) years progressive administrative/management experience in Maternal Child Health.
  • Three (3) years of prior Director level experience OR six (6) years of prior Manager level experience.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Knowledge of nursing practice standards, state law, regulatory and accrediting organization standards.
  • Knowledge of medication dosages for newborn and children patients.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
  • Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks.
  • Ability to perform accurate and reliable mathematical calculations or budget estimates.
  • 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 maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
  • Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks.
  • Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of electronic health record (EHR).
  • Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI).

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