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Cook County Health and Hospitals

NURSE COORDINATOR II (NURSE MANAGER) - CERMAK

Cook County Health and Hospitals, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Job Posting

Date: Dec 23, 2024, 9:10:27 AM Closing Date: Jan 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:00 P.M. Collective Bargaining Unit: None Posting Salary: $123,202 - $136,126 Organization:

Health and Hospital Systems LOCATION:

Cermak Health Services (Department of Corrections), 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 DEPARTMENT:

Patient Care Services SHIFT:

8AM-4PM JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Coordinator II is responsible and accountable for around-the-clock care delivery to patients in assigned units by nurses and medical technicians. The Nurse Coordinator II builds collaborative working relationships with medical staff and correctional staff as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. TYPICAL DUTIES

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 provisions 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's 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 necessary functions; 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. Define, in writing, the scope of divisional services to match assigned patient population. Participate in short- and long-range planning for the unit and patient care services. Participate in developing and updating policies, procedures, and protocols. Provide direct supervision to nurses and medical technicians. Collaborate clinically and administratively with medical staff on the unit. Coordinate with correctional staff to facilitate patient care and to ensure personal safety of staff. Articulate expectations, coach, and mentor as needed, discipline staff. Implement and pursue corrective action to promote behavior change. Ensure staff compliance with Correctional Nursing/Healthcare Standards of Practice and with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and judicial orders. Participate in patient care to serve as a role model, to assist in difficult cases and clinical emergencies. Round regularly in all clinical areas to evaluate and ensure quality of care provided by nurses and technicians, personal safety of staff, stocking of supplies and forms, environmental cleanliness and neatness. Observe medication rounds to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Monitor processing of requests for health service to ensure access to care by inmates. Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition; anticipate need for new equipment. Solve problems at the unit level as they arise and, when necessary, confer with appropriate parties such as the Director of Patient Care Services, department chairs, the administrator on duty, and/or the Chief Medical Officer. Respond appropriately to facility emergencies and disasters. Review charts regularly to evaluate and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation by nurses and technicians. Participate in recruitment of new staff and oversee their orientation. Assess needs for in-service training and continuing education, plan interventions accordingly. Facilitate professional development of nurses and medical technicians. Conduct performance evaluation annually and as required for assigned staff; give timely feedback for exemplary or unsatisfactory performance; follow progressive disciplinary procedure in consultation with the Director of Patient Care Services or designee. Participate in ongoing multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives. Participate in preparation of capital and operational budgets and in expenditure control. Plan, prepare, and maintain 24-hour staffing schedules; manage staff resources and oversee adjustments of assignments as needed for census, case mix, skills mix, and activities. Prepare and submit required monthly reports. Conduct monthly staff meetings with open, two-way communication. Serve on departmental and interdepartmental committees as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must

be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois,

required. Bachelors of Science (BSN) degree from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing

is required.

( Must provide official transcripts at time of interview ) Current CPR certification

is required.

( Must provide proof at time of interview ) A minimum of four (4) years

of nursing experience

is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of management experience preferred, including budget preparation and maintenance and leadership techniques. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with staff, patients, hospital staff, patient families. 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 leadership and project management skills. Ability to articulate in a clear and professional manner when presenting and demonstrating techniques. Demonstrate analytical and 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. Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision. This position requires various types of physical exertion with the use of hands, legs, and fingers including but not limited to lifting, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing/walking, operating wound equipment and other devices or moving light to moderate weight. This position has direct contact with patients and is exposed to various pathogens present in a patient care environment. VETERAN PREFERENCE

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 : 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. BENEFITS PACKAGE

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION *Degrees awarded outside the United States must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service. Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. *Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon 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 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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