ATTN: Nurse Directors!

Accountable for direction and coordination of clinical and administrative operations within the Nursing Division. Provides ongoing guidance and support to ensure the alignment of assigned patient care units/departments/managers/staff within the Division with the organizational mission/vision/strategies and goals. Facilitates interdepartmental communication and collaboration to optimize team relationships and quality patient outcomes. Leads special projects within the Nursing Division including the development/implementation of new patient care programs/services and initiatives related to quality, safety and efficiency of nursing operations and patient throughput. Ensures incorporation of Magnet Program principles and concepts into the day to day functioning of assigned nursing units/departments.

Education:
· BSN required.
· Master's degree in Nursing, Business or Healthcare Administration required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:
· Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse.
· National nursing certification held or achieved within one year of hire. Experience:
· Minimum five years nursing management/administrative experience required.
· Clinical nursing experience in a tertiary care practice environment required.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Evidence of knowledge and successful application of project management, change implementation, and quality/process improvement skills.
· Evidence of knowledge and successful application of national and state regulatory requirements.
· Evidence of facilitating the professional growth and development of staff and nurse leaders.
· Evidence of knowledge and successful application of ANCC Magnet Program standards/requirements.
· Demonstrates:
a. Outstanding human relations/communication skills.
b. Ability to bring complex issues to closure.
c. Understanding/experience with budgeting/fiscal management activities.
d. Ability to function as a change agent.