Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Summary

Provides support to the APN/ PA practice in promoting the professional development of advanced practice. Works to hire, onboard, orient and develop APN/PAs to the full extent and scope of their practice and license. Provides support and development opportunities for APN/PA staff; evaluates individual performance planning and improvement. Promotes advanced practice within the institution and outside to enhance visibility and access for patients and referring providers.

Essential Job Functions

Personal Leadership

* Acts with integrity

* Builds trusting relationships

* Approachable; seeks to be helpful

* Leads from strengths and strives to improve weaknesses

* Thinks strategically and communicates with others frequently

* Leads with flexibility and adaptability

* Models and holds self-accountable for Lurie Children's values and core competencies (service, innovation, and teamwork)

* Leads with courage and confidence

* Seeks to continuously learn and improve by soliciting and acting on feedback

* Takes initiative to build knowledge by leveraging resources and asking questions

Organizational Awareness and Alignment

* Shares subject matter expertise

* Frequent and clear communication in all directions to ensure alignment

* Identifies and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve results; drives to operational excellence * Is a good financial steward * Is an advocate for self and team members * Understands and models the Lurie Children's culture by living the service principles and values

* Thinks strategically and shares knowledge; sets and communicates priorities while cascading Lurie Children's strategic goals

* Understands organizational structure and navigates successfully

* Builds and leverages relationships with stakeholders inside Lurie Children's and beyond own team

Leading Through Change

* Leads change confidently and with competence by owning the message

and "walking the talk"

* Is strategic and helps others by communicating often, including providing

rationale and vision for changes

* Asks questions and shares assumptions to support and lead others through ambiguity

* Is a self-directed learner; gathers knowledge about healthcare climate and

cascades to others

* Communicates and facilitates each other initiative to adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare climate

* Continuously evaluates and improves upon the change to speed up decision making and ensure the optimal solution is reached

Influencing and Leading Others

* Provides clarity by defining roles, responsibilities, and priorities

* Holds self and others accountable

* Helps team members grow and develop by finding opportunities and giving frequent feedback

* Identifies gaps in team's skills

* Shares or develops tools and resources to fill gaps

* Leads with compassion and authenticity

* Increases span of influence with stakeholders beyond direct reports

* Actively listens and seeks to understand

* Breaks down complex problems and helps to set goals and expectations

* Engages and empowers others; has a mindset of developing others for their own growth and the organization's success

* Champion of Lurie Children's mission and strategic goals by modeling the service principles

* Proactively addresses performance issues and conflict

Area Specific Job Accountabilities:

* Leads clinical operations and provides administrative and clinical leadership to provide expert care in assigned Divisions at Lurie Children's and outreach sites.
* Works with APN/PA staff to plan and provide essential coverage for daily operations. Ensures for the provision of efficient and effective high-quality patient care in the above noted departments.
* Manages and monitors APN/PA performance planning and improvement process.
* Facilitates and coordinates the development of department protocols/policies and guidelines for the continuity of care amongst the specialty/areas.
* Facilitates a consistent orientation process and documentation of achievements amongst new hires and experienced staff.
* Promotes the advancement of the nursing profession at Lurie Children's both locally and nationally, which may include publication, participation in professional organizations, obtaining certification in specialty area and supporting the education and staff development of the nursing staff.
* Collaborates with the Director on budget preparation and monitoring of monthly variance. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments based on analyzed data and change in practice or trends when appropriate.
* Participates in research design, implementation and interpretation.
* Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.
* Facilitates meeting regulatory requirements and accreditation standards to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, law and accreditation requirements (e.g. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), IL Department of Public Health Hospital Licensing Act (IDPH), Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and The Joint Commission (TJC).
* Ensures that all external licensure and accreditation standards are met in accordance with the requirements and reporting standards for all Federal, State, Local and other regulatory agencies.
* Ensures that evidence-based professional standards of practice are developed, understood, implemented and evaluated.
* Assesses productivity measures and standards and collaborates with APN/PA's and physician staff to improve productivity, patient access to care and throughput.
* Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing; APN required, NP certification required.
* Three years of clinical experience as an APN.
* Licensure to practice in the State of Illinois required.
* Working knowledge of current AAP guidelines for preventive care of children.
* Previous leadership experience preferred.
* Strong communication skills in order to address patients/families, physicians and hospital staff.
* Strong organizational and problem solving skills to manage complex processes and relationships in an evolving role while working with a diverse workforce.
* Ability to advance knowledge base through self-directed learning to maintain competency in the leadership role.
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance expectations and standards.
* Excellent communication skills

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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