CERTIFIED WOUND & OSTOMY NURSE MANAGER
 Cook County Health and Hospitals | |
COMPETIVE
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life insurance, paid holidays, sick time
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Sep 27, 2024 | |
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Job Posting
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Sep 26, 2024, 8:27:27 PM
Closing Date
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Oct 11, 2024, 4:59:00 AM
Full-time
Shift Start Time
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8:00
A.M.
Shift End Time
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4:00
P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit
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None
Posting Salary
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COMPETIVE
Organization
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Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL- CHICAGO IL DEPARTMENT: WOUND MANAGEMENT SHIFT: DAYS 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM FLEX JOB SUMMARY NON-UNION The Certified Wound & Ostomy Nurse Manager oversees all aspects of wound and ostomy patient care at Cook County Health (CCH). Responsibilities include clinical and personnel management, patient care, budgeting and quality care for patients with actual, anticipated or potential wound or ostomy. Manages all nursing services for this specified patient population. This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules. General Administrative Responsibilities Collective Bargaining * Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals * Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meeting Discipline * Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels * Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements * Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements Supervision * Direct and effectuate CCH management policies practices * Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements Management * Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH systemic development and success * Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure * Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary, hire. transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements * Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary Typical Duties * Collaborates with Nursing and Physician Leadership to develop nursing care standards ensuring patient care is delivered within CCH in a way that meets established service standards, regulatory and professional standards of care. * Develops and implements an effective operating plan for the delivery of nursing care for this designated patient population. The requirements for delivery of care calls for extreme attention and responsiveness in all areas of patient care including patient assessment, care planning, optimization and implementation of care strategies and evaluation of care. * Identifies opportunities for process improvement and initiates improvement efforts within the health system to increase and exceed performance measures. * Conducts patient observations, reviews verbal reports and written documentation, and establishes immediate and long-term corrective action plans. Areas of performance include compliance with standards of care, reduction/elimination of harm, budget adherence and building of wound and ostomy patient care services and clinical excellence. * Develops wound and ostomy nurse staffing schedules to ensure adequate daily coverage in accordance with staffing needs. * Provides guidance to staff regarding optimal patient care and clinical outcomes. * Holds primary responsibility for hiring, training, and disciplinary actions of wound and ostomy nursing staff. * Partners with nursing team to proactively assess the quality of patient care delivered by nursing staff and to evaluate overall effectiveness in meeting performance goals. * Drives employee performance by setting clear performance expectations for nursing staff and providing necessary information and tools to achieve desired performance. * Identifies staff development needs and works with Nursing Professional Development to provide nurses with continuous education and opportunity for growth and development. * Ensures all nursing staff meets required licensure requirements. * Ensures nursing staff follows accurate and complete documentation expectations at all times. * Completes required quality assessment and performance improvement reports. * Maintains a safe, culturally sensitive, and caring patient environment that is reflective of CCH standards and patient and family expectations. * Demonstrates and promotes awareness of patient care rights; serves as patient advocate. * Coordinates efforts with ancillary health services to ensure continuity of patient care and positive communication with all hospital staff. * Prepares and monitors unit personnel, supply, and equipment budgets to ensure expenses are maintained within budgetary guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, required. (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview) * Licensed as a Professional Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, required. (Must provide proof at time of interview) * A minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting is required. * A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in wound and ostomy care is required * Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification is required (Must provide proof at time of interview) * Certified as a Wound Care Nurse from a Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (CWOCN) program is required (Must provide proof at time of interview) PREFERRED QUALICATIONS * Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, preferred. * Bilingual, preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS * Knowledge of expected staff response in hospital emergency, fire, and demonstrates the ability to direct the activities of the nursing unit in the event of an emergency situation of patient evacuation * Knowledge of the Hospital and Nursing Department's mission, philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures * Knowledge and understanding of the current requirements of accrediting agencies, i.e., Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations * Thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures * Knowledge of the job description and key requirements for each position in the department, holds subordinates accountable for responsibilities inherent in their position, at all times * Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups * Strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, hospital staff, patient families * Strong leadership and project management skills * Demonstrates skill in the management of nursing personnel * Demonstrates skill in the coordination and the management of staff * Ability to maintain all unit equipment in proper working condition * Ability to articulate in a clear and professional manner when presenting and demonstrating techniques * Analytical, organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and resolution skills * 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 adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices * Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged * Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team for long periods of time * Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy and precision * Demonstrates good judgment in the selection of new staff members using appropriate interview techniques VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must: OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference. VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. BENEFITS PACKAGE For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. *Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. *Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. *CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 00131577 | |