Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Nursing Director of Staffing & Workforce Management
Cook County Health & Hospitals System, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Nursing Director of Staffing & Workforce ManagementJob Number:
00135426
Job Posting
:
Oct 8, 2024, 4:56:08 PM
Closing Date
:
OngoingFull-time
Shift Start Time
:
8:00 A.M.
Shift End Time
:
4:30 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit
:
NONEPosting Salary
:
MIN $159k - MAX $188,246
Organization
:
Health and Hospital Systems
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address:
mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you
must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email .
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary
The Nursing Director of Staffing & Workforce Management (Director) is responsible for the effective management of nurse scheduling system, staffing resources, and nurse recruitment and retention for Cook County Health (CCH).
The Director will be responsible for overseeing staffing initiatives which promote and ensure efficient use of nursing resources throughout CCH. The position will consult with other nurse leaders to improve staffing resources and will oversee the nursing staffing and scheduling systems. This role will be responsible for managing a flexible, system-wide staffing plan and staffing pool to optimize costs for safe and cost-effective delivery models.
In addition, the Director will monitor nursing workforce metrics for efficient management and utilization of nursing staffing resources.
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 meetings
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 and 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 policies and procedures
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
Manages the system-wide nurse staffing and scheduling programs. Collaborates with CCH Leaders to implement for safe and effective patient care
Meets with management to understand staffing model and growth projection
Conducts assessments and develops system-wide nursing staffing and scheduling policies, procedures and processes to better manage workflow
Manages the day-to-day operations of the system-wide float pool, scheduling system, agency utilization, and nurse recruitment activities
Oversees and manages the implementation of nurse agency contracts including agency recruitment, onboarding, utilization, and invoice verification
Evaluates agency market rates and trends; reviews and adjusts CCH rates accordingly.
Oversees student externship/internship recruitment and onboarding activities
Develops and executes reports on staffing and scheduling to effectively optimize operations
Manages recruitment and retention data; provides dashboards to Leaders across CCH.
Assists with the identification, implementation of new programs & services for safe staffing
Participates in the contracting process
Monitors staffing metrics to promote efficient utilization of nursing resources
Analyzes and monitors CCH nursing turnover and review with market benchmarks
Provides operational leadership for staffing and scheduling technology systems; works with Hospital Information Systems to discuss strategies.
Manages competency programs and training for utilization of nurse scheduling system
Collaborates with Human Resources to develop and implement nursing recruitment activities
Identifies and implements strategies for staff retention based on best practices and feedback from staff and managers
Collaborates with leaders to assist with managing nursing employee wellness programs aligned with other CCH initiatives.
Oversees student extern recruitment and onboarding.
Collaborates with CCH and Nursing Leadership to support the development or revision of nursing job descriptions based on best practice
Performs other duties as assigned
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Executive Director of Nursing, Clinical Operations and Workforce
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain Illinois license within two weeks of starting employment
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of Nursing experience
Three (3) years of Nursing administrative experience in staffing operations, project management and/or informatics
Three (3) years of supervisory and/or management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years of experience utilizing nursing technology systems to enhance operations
Previous experience working with organized labor
Previous experience with process improvement/Lean Six Sigma
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
Demonstrate competence in coaching and mentoring for leadership development of direct reports
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ
When applying for employment with Cook County Health, 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 :
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
Attach a copy of their
DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22
(Notice of Separation at time of application filing.
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
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
“Degrees awarded outside of 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.
*CCH 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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00135426
Job Posting
:
Oct 8, 2024, 4:56:08 PM
Closing Date
:
OngoingFull-time
Shift Start Time
:
8:00 A.M.
Shift End Time
:
4:30 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit
:
NONEPosting Salary
:
MIN $159k - MAX $188,246
Organization
:
Health and Hospital Systems
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address:
mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you
must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email .
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary
The Nursing Director of Staffing & Workforce Management (Director) is responsible for the effective management of nurse scheduling system, staffing resources, and nurse recruitment and retention for Cook County Health (CCH).
The Director will be responsible for overseeing staffing initiatives which promote and ensure efficient use of nursing resources throughout CCH. The position will consult with other nurse leaders to improve staffing resources and will oversee the nursing staffing and scheduling systems. This role will be responsible for managing a flexible, system-wide staffing plan and staffing pool to optimize costs for safe and cost-effective delivery models.
In addition, the Director will monitor nursing workforce metrics for efficient management and utilization of nursing staffing resources.
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 meetings
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 and 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 policies and procedures
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
Manages the system-wide nurse staffing and scheduling programs. Collaborates with CCH Leaders to implement for safe and effective patient care
Meets with management to understand staffing model and growth projection
Conducts assessments and develops system-wide nursing staffing and scheduling policies, procedures and processes to better manage workflow
Manages the day-to-day operations of the system-wide float pool, scheduling system, agency utilization, and nurse recruitment activities
Oversees and manages the implementation of nurse agency contracts including agency recruitment, onboarding, utilization, and invoice verification
Evaluates agency market rates and trends; reviews and adjusts CCH rates accordingly.
Oversees student externship/internship recruitment and onboarding activities
Develops and executes reports on staffing and scheduling to effectively optimize operations
Manages recruitment and retention data; provides dashboards to Leaders across CCH.
Assists with the identification, implementation of new programs & services for safe staffing
Participates in the contracting process
Monitors staffing metrics to promote efficient utilization of nursing resources
Analyzes and monitors CCH nursing turnover and review with market benchmarks
Provides operational leadership for staffing and scheduling technology systems; works with Hospital Information Systems to discuss strategies.
Manages competency programs and training for utilization of nurse scheduling system
Collaborates with Human Resources to develop and implement nursing recruitment activities
Identifies and implements strategies for staff retention based on best practices and feedback from staff and managers
Collaborates with leaders to assist with managing nursing employee wellness programs aligned with other CCH initiatives.
Oversees student extern recruitment and onboarding.
Collaborates with CCH and Nursing Leadership to support the development or revision of nursing job descriptions based on best practice
Performs other duties as assigned
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Executive Director of Nursing, Clinical Operations and Workforce
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain Illinois license within two weeks of starting employment
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of Nursing experience
Three (3) years of Nursing administrative experience in staffing operations, project management and/or informatics
Three (3) years of supervisory and/or management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years of experience utilizing nursing technology systems to enhance operations
Previous experience working with organized labor
Previous experience with process improvement/Lean Six Sigma
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
Demonstrate competence in coaching and mentoring for leadership development of direct reports
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ
When applying for employment with Cook County Health, 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 :
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
Attach a copy of their
DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22
(Notice of Separation at time of application filing.
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
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
“Degrees awarded outside of 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.
*CCH 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
#J-18808-Ljbffr