Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Gottlieb Memorial HospitalThe Chief Nursing Officer will have oversight for nursing services at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, a 247 bed Level II trauma center serving the west side of Chicago. Gottlieb is part of Loyola Medicine consisting of 3 hospitals, Loyola University Medical Center, MacNeal Hospital, and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. Loyola Medicine and Saint Joseph Health System located in Mishawaka IN comprise the Trinity Health Illinois and Indiana region. This region has a combined annual revenue of $2.4B and employes approximately 11,500 colleagues.Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is on-target to apply for ANCC Magnet© designation in early calendar year 2025. Gottlieb has a wide range of surgical and medical specialties, including a CARF accredited rehabilitation unit, advanced surgical specialties provided by Loyola Medicine’s academic providers including robotic surgery, emergency services, metabolic and bariatric care, invasive cardiac care, and advanced diagnostic services. Gottlieb is tightly embedded in the Melrose Park Community, providing wrap-around services such as a fitness center and daycare.The position will be based out of Melrose Park IL with a direct reporting relationship to the regional chief nurse executive for Trinity Health IL/IN and a matrixed reporting relationship to the hospital president. Relocation assistance is provided. Some travel is required.More information about Loyola Medicine can be found at: https://www.loyolamedicine.org/More information about Saint Joseph Health System can be found at: https://www.sjmed.com/POSITION PURPOSEServes as a member of the Regional Health Ministry's (RHM) senior leadership team. Provides clinical and administrative leadership for planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and evaluating safe high quality patient care across the continuum to advance clinical practice, regulatory interties, and patient care consistent with the ANA Scope of Practice and American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Standards.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSKnows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.Participates in the administration of the Regional Health Ministry as a full member of the senior leadership team, including strategic planning, execution, change management, and organizational decision-making. Develops and implements nursing’s mission, vision, values and strategic, short- and long-term goals and objectives, standards of care and operating plans for patient care services.Collaborates with the senior leadership team in the development and implementation of operating and capital budgets.Develops and implements ongoing measures/evaluation methods related to all dimensions of performance inclusive of budget and productivity targets.Develops and implements plans, including education and required competencies that ensure staffing for safe high quality patient care.Ensures the recruitment, retention, development, succession planning for and engagement of quality patient care associates and leadership. Promotes an environment of shared leadership and decision making.Participates in evaluating, selecting and integrating health care technology and information systems that support patient care.In collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Quality Officer, and other senior/executive leaders serves as a sponsor and develops and directs the implementation of effective evidence-based programs to measure, analyze and continuously improve the safety and quality of all patient care services through empiric outcomes.Ensures compliance with all health care standards and requirements established by various licensing, regulatory and accreditation bodies. Including centers of clinical excellence (ie: stroke, level II trauma, CARF, etc) and ANCC Magnet requirementsCommunicates on a regular basis with senior leaders, the medical staff, the board and other identified stakeholder achievements and concerns related to patient safety, quality, patient loyalty, associate engagement and physician satisfaction.Participates in regional decision-making and workgroups, assuming leadership in implementing improvement changes within the Regional Health Ministry.Oversee the development and implementation of nursing models of care, that lead to key quality, safety, experience, and colleague engagement outcomes all while being a financial steward. Ensure compliance with standards of oversight of the nursing workforce as governed by local, state, and federal entities.Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESAs a Trinity Health Executive, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:Mission Statement: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.Core Values:
Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.
Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSState Registered Nursing license.Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree with appropriate Master's Degree in Nursing, Business or Health Administration. (Doctorate required for faculty appointment in the Loyola School of Nursing).Minimum of five (5) years executive/director level leadership experience in patient care in an acute care setting, with demonstrated experiences as a leader-of-leaders. Serves as an effective coach and role model for the development of leaders at various levels.Advanced knowledge of professional nursing practice in an executive or specialty practice area as evidenced through certification (e.g. CENP, NEA-BC, FACHE, etc.). Certification required within 18 months of hire.Member of a professional nursing organization.A thorough understanding of the Electronic Medical Record, concepts of clinical informatics, and other advanced health care technologies.A thorough understanding of the health care environment and all applicable laws and regulations.In depth knowledge of system thinking, change leadership, professional governance, matrix reporting, continuous improvement, process excellence, and financial and productivity management.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all members of the administrative and health care team.The ability to synthesize and interpret large amounts of clinical, quality, and financial data.Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.Demonstrated ability to model the use of evidence-based leadership/practice, and project management skills.Displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide advice, counsel and leadership to staff, physicians, patients and the community.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMust be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.Must be able to travel as needed to the various Trinity Health sites.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran
