Director, Patient Care Services - Emergency Services

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 21, 2024
Director, Patient Care Services - Emergency Services Director, Patient Care Services - Emergency Services Hiring Department: Emergency Services Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028111 Posting Close Date: December 3, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago Salary: Up to $175,000 UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: About UI Health The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Position Summary This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of nursing unit(s). Oversees comprehensive health care as determined by the scope of practice guidelines and specialty. Manages the nursing practice, including the delivery of patient care, technical services, quality, safety, planning, organizing, staffing, and clerical practices. Duties & Responsibilities: Provide coordination of care and services through the management team of providers caring for unit patients. Manage from pre-admission through discharge including monitoring patient care, addressing patient and family needs, resolving obstacles and problems, planning for patient discharge. Develops a therapeutic relationship with patients, family members, visitors, and colleagues to provide care coordination utilizing evidence-based practice. Interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, departmental policies, and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care and practice. Plans, selects, and devises nursing operations, work methods, procedures, workflow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including staffing standards. Plans and develops patient safety innovations and practice improvement. Establishes, implements, and evaluates quality of care to monitor and evaluate operations for compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards. Integrate shared leadership and foster collaboration across multi-disciplinary disciplines to arrive at decisions affecting the unit. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors/other nursing personnel. Prepares formal answers to, and recommends the adjustment of, grievances and disciplinary matters. Prepares budget for assigned area or program and is responsible for adherence to approved budget and goals. Plans, assigns and reviews work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hires, trains, develops and manages staff to ensure that qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Degree in nursing (BSN or graduate degree) required Master's degree in nursing required or health care related field required Licensure (or eligibility) as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. A minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience with progressive responsibility is required. Progressive leadership knowledge of budgetary processes and financial principles, labor laws, standards of care, and regulatory standards is required. Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area specialization: Experience in an Emergency Department Nursing Leadership role required. Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years' management experience is preferred. Nursing specialty certification or within 1 year of hire. Strong communication, customer service and decision-making skills. DNP Degree preferred The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12405?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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