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Job Description

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Int Med Gastroenterology PBC

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

**Shift:** Shift 1

**Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

**Pay Range:** $63.10 - $94.02 per hour

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.

Summary:

The Senior Director, Digestive Diseases Operations RN is the clinical and business leader of patient care unit(s) and outpatient operations. The Senior Director oversees the management of GI practice and endoscopy operations - this includes the endoscopy operations at Rush Oak Brook Surgery Center. Additionally, the role is responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures; provides direction to practice managers, nursing leaders, and performance improvement leadership to ensure safe, welcoming and effective delivery of patient care; sets goals and monitors results to assure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met and in line with the goals and mission of the organization; and is responsible for the development, design, operation, and improvement of systems to meet goals and function efficiently and effectively. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Nursing required.

•Master’s degree in Nursing or another field required.

•Current State of Illinois RN licensure required.

•minimum 5 years of Progressive leadership experience.

•Demonstrates advanced analytical ability and problem-solving skills

•Demonstrates the ability to work in complex organizational systems or programs

•Demonstrated executive leadership capability, relationship development, financial and analytic skills, and business acumen

•Ability to promote growth of services through business development and to develop, present, implement, manage, and maintain new, meaningful and effective programs/services

•Ability to lead and manage projects including selecting, developing, motivating and retaining people to support the clinical and financial objectives of the organization

•Evidence of a management style which emphasizes collegiality, teamwork, participation, and communication.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

•Practice management experience

•Experience in an academic medical center

•Strategic planning knowledge and experience

Physical Demands:

•Ability to move throughout the Medical Center and unit.

•Lifting or carrying objects 30 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices.

•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

1. Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement.

2. Leads unit and/or department quality initiatives, research and/or evidence-based activities utilizing best current evidence.

3. Develops effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices.

4. Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit, department and division level.

5. Facilitates development and standard operating procedures for subspecialty programs

6. Measures and supports adoption of key nursing clinical indicators through the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, expectations, competencies, and standards of nursing practice.

RELATIONSHIP AND CARING

7. Creates an environment which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.

8. Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.

9. Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.

10. Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.

11. Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines.

12. Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.

13. Enhances nursing efficiencies in the clinical setting through nurse-driven protocols and standing orders

14. Strategically aligns clinical practices with organizational goals and identifying opportunities for streamlining operations

15. Analyzes patient care data and performance metrics to identify trends and implement evidence-based solutions

16. Partners with the Executive Director to implement strategies for growth and service expansion

CRITICAL THINKING

17. Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.

18. Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement

19. Responds to societal and technological trends issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

20. Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.

21. Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.

22. Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making.

23. Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost-effective care.

24. Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills.

25. Responsible for cost containment through FTE control, supply management and medication inventory.

26. Management of provider scheduling requests in alignment with call/service coverage to ensure template utilization is at or better than budget

LEADERSHIP

27. Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs.

28. Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.

29. Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.

30. Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues.

31. Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation.

32. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals. 27.Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.

33. Takes an active role in performance improvement activities and implementation of new programs

34. Leads multidisciplinary teams in the development of policies that advance interdivisional consistency and equity; and which support a coordinated and seamless approach to care delivery.

35. Provides strategic and operational planning guidance to practice leadership and assures that required infrastructure, staffing, resources, and internal processes are in place to achieve the growth, access, and quality goals of the medical group.

36. Collaborates with physician and administrative leaders to develop and implement practice service standards that enhance the patient experience and support organizational goals.

SYSTEMS

37. Analyzes fiscal and budgetary implications when modifying practice and operational systems.

38. Creates a human resource strategy which includes the management of performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.

39. Establishes procedures and processes to ensure administrative management of the unit.

40. Demonstrates financial accountability by managing human and capital resources in accordance with the annual budget 36. Develops innovative initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and achieve measurable and sustainable results 37.Operationalizes RUMG strategies, goals, and policies. Defines performance measures, monitors on a regular basis, and communicates results.

41. Works with the RUMG VP/AVP and Department Administrator in preparation and management of budgets, monitoring of monthly financial statements, and takes corrective actions as required.

42. Participates in provider recruitment alongside the Chief, Executive Director and Lead APP

43. Works alongside marketing to ensure goal alignment and marketing strategies

44. Coordinates with various departments, sponsors, collaborators to organize and host continuing medical education events

45. Collaborates inter-departmentally to facilitate health equity outreach initiatives in the local community

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

**Position** Senior Director Digestive Disease Operations RN - Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 18750