Major Responsibilities: Demonstration of Leadership and Development of Department Personnel 1)Ensures effective and efficient staffing patterns to meet patient volumes and needs. 2)Coordinates the hiring of all staff with other supervisors and staff as appropriate. 3)Oversees the educational activities of staff and works with the APN/CPS to encourage and facilitate employee development and growth including clinical research. 4)Creates an environment that is conducive to staff growth and development, job satisfaction and team development. 5)Prepare performance reviews for staff. Communicates performance ratings and salary adjustments for staff. 6)Ensures job descriptions are written for positions and are up-to-date. 7)Implements and coordinates disciplinary procedures across the department. Monitors and facilitates the resolution of performance problems. 8)Conducts and facilitates staff meetings relating to department, hospital, and corporate activities. 9)Manages and facilitates staff to performance in accordance with standard practice to enhance patient outcomes. 10)Facilitates role of Clinical Operation Assistants to oversee day-to-day operations. 11. Able to travel as required by this role. Development, Coordination and Monitoring of Operations 1)Monitors, collects and analyzes data that represents all aspects of department operations. 2)Develops and implements policies, procedures and practices that support and meet Accrediting Organization as well as Advocate, Hope and CHMC guidelines. 3)Identifies areas for operations efficiency and improvements and makes appropriate changes. 4)Participates in the development of long and short-range goals and objectives. 5)Participates in the development and implementation of new services. 6)Accountable for operations on a twenty-four hour basis. 7)Participates in the marketing of department services and community education. 8)Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate the Care Management process. Responsible for the Oversight, Monitoring and Analysis of Operating and Capital Budgets 1)Creates and manages department budget and provides monthly variance analysis. 2)Recommends and oversees measures to control expenses and/or enhance revenues. 3)Conducts and assists with the development of program proposals and feasibility studies. 4)Monitors department productivity levels and resource efficiency to meet patient needs. Development and Maintenance of Relationships with Other Departments, Systemwide Contacts and External Contacts in Order to Meet Department Goals and Objectives 1)Develops and maintains relationships with departments and management throughout the hospital and system. 2)Works with other departments on improvement of services and/or expansion of services. 3)Communicates with department staff and staff from other hospital departments to receive, respond to and communicate information. 4)Participates on department, hospital-wide and system- wide committees. 5)Responsible for enhancing the image of the institution and staff through research, marketing and advanced practice. 6)Establishes priorities to meet the health and medical needs of the individual, family and community. Responsible for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Department 10)Keeps abreast of new diagnostic and treatment approaches along with market changes in order to assist in meeting the challenges of an ever-changing health care market. 11. Identifies educational needs for nursing staff and ancillary staff where applicable. 12. Contributes to the professional development of others to improve patient care and to foster the professional's growth. 13. Remains abreast of current trends, procedures and equipment through attendance at conferences, seminars and workshops. Provides corresponding information to staff. 14. Serves as a resource person for professional and lay personnel outside the Medical Center. 15. Contributes to resolving the ethical problems or dilemmas of individuals or systems. 16. Encourages staff involvement in professional organizations and activities. 1)Ensures that standards of practice are developed, understood, implemented and evaluated within the department. 2)Assesses outcomes and implements improved processes within the department. 3)Develops and incorporates PI projects within the department. 4)Ensures department compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH, etc. 5)Submits requests for capital purchase. 6)Promotes patient safety by reporting and following through on issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. 7)Facilitates and implements systems that promote and maintain effective communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team. 8)Acts as a resource to nursing staff for complex patients and assist the staff in assessing and planning the care of these patients. 9)Provides role modeling to nursing staff to enhance professionalism and customer service. Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: •Bachelors Degree requirement (BA, BS, BSN, etc.) •2 years of previous management experience focused in pediatric critical care services. • Advocate Children’s Hospital: Earn 20 continuing education hours within a 2 year period of which 16 hours must be pediatric emergency/critical care continuing education hours. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: -Contributes to the development of others. -Ability to make sound and timely decisions. -Demonstrates leadership attributes. -Organization, planning skills, delegation skills. -Team building skills. -Communication skills. •CPR •Professional Registered Nurse • PALS certification. (PALS shall include both cognitive and practical skills evaluation). Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: •Ability to travel locally as well as long distance travel. •Ability to work within stressful conditions and difficult situations. •Resilient and flexible in a changing environment. •May be exposed to hazardous material and life threatening diseases. •Ability to cooperate and work well with others. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.