Reports to: Chief Nursing Executive Staff: ~375 Organization: Cook County Health Location: Chicago, IL Summary: The Executive Director of Surgical and Procedural Services will oversee CCH Operating Rooms (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Same Day Surgery, Pre-Procedural Testing, Sterile Processing, and Ambulatory Procedure Units (Endoscopy, Radiology, IV Chemotherapy, Pain Management and Dialysis). Responsibilities: Management Contribute to the management of staff and its 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 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 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 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 Typical Duties: Anticipates the future, examines the competitive environment, formulates strategic plans, and articulates the short and long-term vision for Surgical Services. Ensures and develops a plan to ensure a robust surgical footprint across the various geographies, as appropriate. Develops supporting business plans and related capital and operational budgets Plans, promotes, and conducts quality monitoring and enhancement activities; actively involved in advancing clinical outcomes and quality improvements and collaboratively creates effective and ongoing programs to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of care and services Advocates for staff in the assigned areas regarding the allocation of resources including FTE, systems, equipment and support. Provides for the development and management of operating and capital budgets for assigned areas Utilizes the Lean Management principles to develop creative strategies to reduce waste, lower costs while maintaining or enhancing quality Scans the competitive environment, leading business planning process and providing strategies to drive an effective perioperative and procedural services while reducing costs per case Collaborates with physicians to develop and foster positive working relationships Drive process improvement within the assigned areas to increase employee engagement and physician satisfaction Establishes measurable performance goals and objectives for areas of accountability including OR utilization and turnaround times Responsible for the development and implementation of programs, projects, and strategic plans Seeks growth opportunities and manages the areas marketing and outreach strategies in partnership with the Communication and Marketing departments Prepares and submits reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to review departmental goals and outcomes Leads, monitors and accountable for compliance with various regulatory agencies Represents areas on various internal and external committees Promotes fiscal operations by implementing an effective budgeting and monitoring process in alignment with goals Ensures equipment and supplies are being used efficiently and anticipates new needs including capital in preparation for budget Ensures effective recruitment, supervision, development, and retention of all employees within the area Engages staff in decision-making and problem-solving processes and ensures evidence-based practices are leveraged to ultimately provide safe cost-effective quality patient care Seeks corrective solutions for any issues within the areas and develops action plans in partnership with appropriate stakeholders Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities to enhance patient care Recommends, develops, and implements policies and procedures ensuring multidisciplinary involvement throughout the process Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or Business Administration Seven (7) years of administrative and/or management experience in Perioperative Services Five (5) years Director/Executive level experience Prior experience with process improvement and cost management Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a public or government hospital setting Advanced Certification in Nursing Administration Skills: Demonstrates and promotes our mission, values, and service excellence behaviors Knowledge of: Perioperative Services and Ambulatory procedures, Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards, Nursing practice standards, and state law, regulatory and accrediting organization standards Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks, to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks, to multitask and meet deadlines in a stressful environment, and to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of electronic health record (EHR) Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI) Salary: $220K - $235K Contact: Qualified candidates expressing interest in the opportunity, please submit a resume/CV and cover letter with Executive Director of Surgical and Procedural Services in the subject line to [email protected] g6ndohq8zljkdxlxhusl2yy35m2ivy