Peds/Neo Transport Manager

aah; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health's Pediatric Transport Team seeks a nurse leader to oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, and staff development. You will supervise transport services, coordinate hiring, and drive educational activities to foster growth and clinical excellence.

The role emphasizes policy implementation, quality improvement, and cross-hospital collaboration, with travel as needed and a strong focus on patient safety and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and leadership demonstrated in pediatric clinical settings.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Clinical expertise and resource management in transport services.
• Ability to travel locally as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staffing, budgets, and staff development for transport services.
• Coordinates hiring with supervisors and monitors performance reviews.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety initiatives.
• Partners with hospitals to coordinate transfer of patients.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team building

Clinical expert

Education

MSN or BSN with MSN

Masters in related specialty

Job description

Department

35120 ACH Enterprise - Pediatrics: Transport Team

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Days, Full time

Pay Range

$50.05 - $75.10

Major Responsibilities

Demonstration of Leadership and Development of Department Personnel 1) Ensures effective and efficient staffing patterns to meet patient volumes and needs. Supervises operation of the Transport services provided by team. 2) Coordinates the hiring of all staff with other supervisors and staff as appropriate. 3) Oversees the educational activities of staff, encourages and facilitates associate development and growth including clinical research. 4) Creates an environment that is conducive to staff growth and development, job satisfaction and team development. 5) Prepare performance reviews for staff. Communicates performance ratings and salary adjustments for staff. Ensures job descriptions are written for positions and are up-to-date. 6) Monitors customer, associate and physician satisfaction and develops and implements action plans as needed. 7) Develops and implements policies and procedures to assure effective and efficient operations consistent with hospital and system philosophy. 8) Conducts and facilitates staff meetings relating to department, hospital, and corporate activities. 9) Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, (ie; federal, state and local governing bodies.) 10) Facilitates role of Clinical Operation Assistants to oversee day-to-day operations. 11. Partners with other hospitals to facilitate the transfer of an acutely ill neonatal/pediatric transport patient. 12. Able to travel as required by this role.

Development, Coordination and Monitoring of Operations

2) Develops and implements policies, procedures and practices that support and meet Accrediting Organization as well as Advocate, Hope and CHMC guidelines. 3) Identifies areas for operations efficiency and improvements and makes appropriate changes. 4) Participates in the development of long and short-range goals and objectives. 5) Participates in the development and implementation of new services. 6) Accountable for operations on a twenty-four hour basis. 7) Participates in the marketing of department services and community education. 8) Conducts special projects and studies relation to department activities, goals and objectives. 9) Promotes patient safety and performance improvement by being actively involved in monitoring, evaluating and implementing changes based on needs. 1) Monitors, collects and analyzes data that represents all aspects of department operations. Responsible for the Oversight, Monitoring and Analysis of Operating and Capital Budgets 4) Monitors department productivity levels and resource efficiency to meet patient needs. 5) Develops proposals to expand existing programs and services. Creates new services/equipment with corresponding supporting cost and revenue implications. 1) Creates and manages annual department budget and provides monthly variance analysis. 2) Recommends and oversees measures to control expenses and/or enhance revenues. 3) Conducts and assists with the development of program proposals and feasibility studies.

Development and Maintenance of Relationships with Other Departments, Systemwide Contacts and External Contacts in Order to Meet Department Goals and Objectives

1) Develops and maintains relationships with departments and management throughout the hospital and system. 2) Works with other departments on improvement of services and/or expansion of services. 3) Communicates with department staff and staff from other hospital departments and within the system to receive, respond to and communicate information. 4) Participates on department, hospital-wide and system-wide committees. Works collaboratively with other members of Advocate Children's Hospital network. 5) Responsible for enhancing the image of the Transport Service through achieving clinical excellence, research, community outreach and marketing. 6) Establishes priorities to meet the health and medical needs of the individual, family and community. Establishes links to speakers bureau, etc. Responsible for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Department 1) Ensures that standards of practice are developed, understood, implemented and evaluated within the department. 2) Assesses outcomes and implements improved processes within the department. 3) Develops and incorporates PI projects within the department. 4) Ensures department compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH, etc. 5) Submits requests for capital purchase. 6) Promotes patient safety by reporting and following through on issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. 7) Facilitates and implements systems that promote and maintain effective communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team. 8) Acts as a resource to staff for complex patients and assist the staff in assessing and planning the care of these patients. 9) Provides role modeling to nursing staff to enhance professionalism and customer service. 10) Keeps abreast of new diagnostic and treatment approaches along with market changes in order to assist in meeting the challenges of an ever-changing health care market. 11. Identifies educational needs for nursing staff and respiratory staff where applicable. 12. Contributes to the professional development of others to improve patient care and to foster the professional's growth. 13. Remains abreast of current trends, procedures and equipment through attendance at conferences, seminars and workshops. Provides corresponding information to staff. 14. Serves as a resource person for professional and lay personnel outside the Medical Center. 15. Contributes to resolving the ethical problems or dilemmas of individuals or systems. 16. Encourages staff involvement in professional organizations and activities.

Licensure

Nurse, Advanced Practice (APN) OR Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required

Masters in Nursing (MSN) or BSN and Masters in related specialty (MBA,MHA, etc) 3-5 years leadership experience in pediatric clinical specialty/transport.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Strong analytical skills -Proven leadership skills -Excellent organizational skills -Basic computer skills -Effective communication and presentation skills -Goal driven, results oriented -Team building skills -Clinical expert and resource Current APN license in state of Illinois Certification in specialty •CPR, PALS, NRP Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to work flexible hours according to the needs of the department/customers. •Ability to travel locally as well as long distance travel. •Ability to work within stressful conditions and difficult situations. •Resilient and flexible in a changing environment. •May be exposed to hazardous material and life threatening diseases. •Ability to collaborate and work well with others. Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.