Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Address: 500 REMINGTON BLVD
City: BOLINGBROOK
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 60440
Job Description: - Recruit, interview, and hire qualified nursing personnel to ensure adequate staffing levels. - Provide ongoing education and training opportunities to enhance staff skills and knowledge, including orientation programs for new staff.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations to assess staff competencies, provide constructive feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
- Address and resolve conflicts among staff members promptly and effectively, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Develop and manage the nursing unit's budget, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes, using data and evidence-based practices to drive improvements.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate patient care outcomes, adjusting care plans and interventions as necessary to achieve optimal results.
- Perform thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patients to determine their health status and care needs.
- Formulate and regularly update individualized patient care plans based on assessment data and clinical judgment.
- Safely administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care as necessary. - Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
- Ensure adherence to healthcare standards and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Demonstrates proficient use of the English language in verbal and written form.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and knowledge of electronic medical records, specifically Cerner.
- Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, including but not limited to Joint Commission, OSHA, and specific healthcare-related standards.
- Self-motivation, determination, effective time management, and the ability to work a varied schedule, including night and weekend hours.
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, with the ability to communicate effectively and present information to both large and small groups.
- Ability to maintain mental and emotional stability, demonstrating courtesy, calm, kindness, compassion, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions.
- Critical thinking/problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide leadership, direction, solve complex problems, and participate in Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Strong teamwork abilities, including tact and conflict resolution, organizational, multitasking, prioritization skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.
- Knowledge of budgets, healthcare finance, leadership capabilities, and the ability to lead and teach effectively.
- Demonstrates the ability to read, write, type legibly, and follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control.
- Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including the use of electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
- Accurate documentation within the electronic medical record and knowledge of nursing skills in compliance with legal and ethical parameters.
- Demonstrates Human Resource Management and Financial Management competencies, critical thinking skills, and the utilization of technology in relation to unit operations and patient care.
- Acts as a role model for professionalism in the workplace.
Education: - Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
- Master's of Nursing [Preferred]
Work Experience: - 1+ leadership experience [Required]
- 1+ nursing experience [Required]
- 2+ leadership experience [Preferred]
- 2+ nursing experience [Preferred]
Additional Information: - Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements
Licenses and Certifications: - Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) [Preferred]
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) [Preferred]
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) [Preferred]
- NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Advanced (NRP-A) [Preferred]
- Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
- Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) [Preferred]
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) [Preferred]
- Six Sigma [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:$84,125.63 - $156,466.26
