Nursing Director-Inpatient Operations

Northwesternmedicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a seasoned nursing leader to drive operational, financial and strategic goals across departments and locations. You will lead teams, implement staffing processes, and align with the NM Strategic Plan to improve care delivery.

The role requires a Master's or Bachelor's in nursing, 5–10 years of clinical experience, and an active RN license in the hospital's state, with strong data-driven decision making and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health care related field or bachelor's in nursing is required.
• Five to ten years of clinical experience.
• Current RN license in the state where the hospital resides.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting operational, financial and strategic goals for designated departments, divisions, programs, services and/or locations.
• Develop, implement and evaluate staff/human resource processes to support nursing care delivery.
• Lead teams to outcomes that support Northwestern Medicine's strategic plan.
• Stay informed of regulatory requirements and change management initiatives to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Data analysis

Change management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in health care related field

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for meeting operational, financial and strategic goals for designated departments, divisions, programs, services and/or locations. Target quality improvement by reducing process variation, eliminating redundancy or implementing new technology. 24/7 accountability
• Accountable for the development, implementation and evaluation of staff/human resource information and processes to support clinical practice of nursing and care delivery, including utilization of current practice guidelines and standards.
• With manager input, recommend department goals to NM leaders. Communicate agreed upon goals and context to teams. Lead teams to outcomes that support the advancement of NM Strategic Plan.
• Evaluate the feasibility, coordination and implementation of new or revised systems, processes and procedures, to ensure compliance with established standards. Develop and implement, and/or work through managers to develop and implement policies and procedures, facilitate inter-departmental processes and clarify and/or correct procedural questions/issues.
• Stay informed of current and emerging issues and trends for areas of accountability. Communicate and educate staff on requirements, changes, advances, opportunities, directions and projections for the future.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Business expertise
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and all federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes and make data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to create budgets in accordance with guidelines and balanced to targets.
• Ability to effectively apply the principles of change management while leading.
• Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.
• Attentive to detail and reviews own and others' work for accuracy.
• Problem solving
• Encourages diverse perspectives and solutions, drawing from staff, peers, physicians, patients and other stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains constructive lines of communication between the physicians and administration. This includes assessing physicians' needs, collecting feedback on issues/problems and effectively communicating appropriately
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently establish appropriate departmental priorities.
• Serves as a role model and coach to others; builds partnerships and teams.
• Serves as an internal consultant to all levels of leadership in solving problems and planning interventions.
• Interactions/interpersonal skills
• NMHC Performance Leadership Competencies (from performance management system)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers, internal and external to NM.
• Exudes confidence, professionalism, interest and optimism when leading others in the workplace; guided by the servant leadership philosophy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for patients and their families, as outlined in the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Patient Confidentiality policy.

Required:

• Master's degree in a health care related field or bachelor's degree in nursing
• Five to ten years of clinical experience
• Current RN License or clinical license in the state in which the hospital resides (hospital setting)

Preferred:

• Master's degree in business, healthcare administration, Nursing or related field
• Three to five years of supervisory or management experience
• Three to five years of operational experience exhibiting increasing leadership responsibilities and capabilities
• Specialty certification preferred

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

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