Vice President, Nursing Operations and Patient Care Services

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Vice President-Nursing Admin

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $275,000 - $325,000 per year

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors.

Incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://).

The Vice President, Nursing Operations and Patient Care Services will serve as an executive-level partner to the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. This role will aid in the establishment and execution of strategic goals and priorities as well as oversight of key business drivers, service-line leaders, performance metrics, and operating components. The Vice President’s scope will include oversight over inpatient units and additional areas of nursing oversight at the RUMC campus.

The individual in this role will exemplify the Rush mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

• Strategic Vision and Execution:
  Demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking and planning abilities, effectively solving complex problems while consistently modeling, supporting, and promoting the Rush mission, vision, and values.
• Influence and Conflict Resolution:
  Proven track record of positively influencing behavior and outcomes, adeptly resolving conflicts, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Decisive Leadership:
  Exhibits the ability to make difficult decisions with confidence, handling politically sensitive matters with tact, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Talent Development and Management:
  Strong acumen and passion for people development and talent management, driving a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and high performance.
• Process Improvement Expertise:
  Demonstrates a deep understanding of process improvement methodologies, leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and quality of care.
• Emotional Intelligence and Professional Maturity:
  High level of emotional intelligence, displaying professional maturity, empathy, and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication skills, including written, interpersonal, and public speaking, effectively conveying ideas and information to various audiences.
• Healthcare Finance and Business Acumen:
  Exceptional understanding of volatile healthcare environments. Ability to lead through challenges to maintain strong financial performance.
• Evidence-based practice and Implementation Science:
  Working knowledge of EBP and implementation science principles that foster translation of research to the point of clinical care.
• Culture building and development:
  Demonstrates ability to lead, change, develop strong positive cultures using principles from just culture, HRO, safety and wellbeing.

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer on the development and execution of the nursing strategic plan to align with the system mission, goals, and values.
  • Regularly communicate the nursing vision to all levels of the organization to foster a shared sense of purpose and ensure services maintain and enhance Rush’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Translate the Rush nursing vision into measurable goals and sustainable programs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve patient care across the care continuum.
  • Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of healthcare technology and information management systems.
  • Ensure Magnet…