Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay Starting at: $45+ per hour based on experience

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Vice President &Chief Nurse Executive reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsible for providing executive leadership for Patient Care Services (PCS) throughout Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH). Oversees and directs the operations of the PCS Division and serves as Chief Nursing Executive within Northwestern Medicine.

Description

• Leads the PCSdivision of NMHand provides necessary resources and direction for the delivery and coordination of services within PCS and across thecontinuum of care.
• Works collaboratively with the System Chief Nursing Officer and other NM CNEs to oversee the development, implementation, updating and maintenance of system-wide Standard of Care, Standards of Practice and Policies and Procedure for Nursing.
• Works collaboratively with nursing managers, service line directors, senior leadership, the medical staff and others to prioritize Northwestern Medicine nursing objectives and initiatives.
• Participates in the design and development of systems compatible with the ANA Code of Ethics, nursing standards, the goals and resources of the organization, and changing societal needs and patient/client/ family expectations.
• Actively participates on key committees, which set policy and direction for the organization, including Medical Executive Committee, Quality Council, Operations/Patient Care Performance Improvement Committee, etc.
• Develops and keeps current the Nursing Plan of Care for the hospital and assures this continues to meet the changing needs of the community.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement of nursing practices and care delivery; evaluates and revises nursing services to enhance achievement of desired patient/client/family-centered outcomes.
• Works with service line leadership to develop and implement appropriate patient care staffing plans for each facility/department.
• Develops with others, mechanisms which assure the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of key areas of performance, such as patient care and service standards, staff competency, patient and employee satisfaction, financial performance and productivity.
• Develops and maintains the system by which the non-physician clinical staff who are not system employees are evaluated for competency and given privileges to practice within Northwestern Medicine. This applies to private physician employees who assist in surgery, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, and others who provide patient care.
• Oversees the development, implementation, updating and maintenance of system-wide Standard of Care, Standards of Practice and Policies and Procedure for Nursing.
• Represents nursing issues to the Boards, to governmental, regulatory agencies and other appropriate groups. Works with agencies and groups to promote the growth, knowledge and skills of professional nursing and improve the quality of health care services.
• Work collaboratively but oversees local accountability for accreditation and regulatory issues. Reviews TJC, NCNQ, and other regulatory standards; identifies and champions development of required policies and procedures, and monitors compliance hospital wide.
• Helps all employees make the connection between NM values, their daily work and patient and customer satisfaction. Holds staff accountable for modeling service standards and behaviors.
• Works collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer to set clear expectations for continuous quality and service improvement. Uses internal and external benchmark data and best practices to establish specific targets, timelines and metrics for improvement projects.
• Encourages those who identify problems, potential solutions and opportunities for improvement. Supports and empowers staff in piloting new ideas and solutions.
• Creates an environment of partnership, collaboration, seamless quality and service enhancement across teams, departments and divisions of the organization.
• Stays informed of current and emerging issues and trends for areas of accountability, Northwestern Medicine and within the healthcare industry. Communicates and educates staff on requirements, changes, advances, opportunities, directions and projections for the future.
• Thinks and acts in ways that support NM strategy, vision and plans. Identifies opportunities for new business growth and development, expansion of current services, etc.
• Practices fiscal accountability. Encourages staff and team accountability by involving them in budget preparation, identifying ideas for increasing efficiency, cost savings, developing and growing the business and existing services.
• Measures and monitors budget and business development plans; provides ongoing updates to staff.
• Achieves or exceeds quality, budget and business growth and profitability targets.
• Supports ongoing learning and skill development for self and staff; provides coaching and mentoring; assigns stretch goals, cross-training and other opportunities for career development.
• Involves staff in planning and decision-making as appropriate. Holds staff accountable for follow- through and results.
• Facilitates change readiness and agility among staff and teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of nursing leadership. Proven success in a position of significant administrative responsibility in a comparable hospital/health system.
• A master's degree in nursing administration or related field is required.
  • If the master's degree is not in nursing, then either a baccalaureate or higher degree must be in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in State of Illinois

Preferred:

• Achieve a professional nursing certification approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.