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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Manager Pediatric Transport

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeElmhurst, IL, USA$51.05 - $76.60

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required for the Nursing pathway; a bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is required for the Respiratory Therapist pathway, according to the stated adjustment to the job requirements.
  • Three to five years of leadership experience in a pediatric clinical specialty or transport.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Goal-driven, results-oriented approach.
  • Team-building skills.
  • Clinical expertise and ability to serve as a resource.
  • Current Illinois license as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Registered Nurse, as applicable.
  • Certification in the relevant specialty.
  • Current CPR, PALS, and NRP certifications.
  • Ability to work flexible hours according to department and customer needs.
  • Ability to travel locally and over long distances.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
  • Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
  • Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective and efficient staffing patterns to meet patient volumes and needs, and supervise the operation of transport services provided by the team.
  • Coordinate hiring of staff with other supervisors and staff as appropriate.
  • Oversee staff educational activities and encourage and facilitate associate development and growth, including clinical research.
  • Create an environment conducive to staff growth and development, job satisfaction, and team development.
  • Prepare staff performance reviews, communicate performance ratings and salary adjustments, and ensure job descriptions are current.
  • Monitor customer, associate, and physician satisfaction and develop and implement action plans as needed.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures that support effective and efficient operations consistent with hospital and system philosophy.
  • Conduct and facilitate staff meetings concerning department, hospital, and corporate activities.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agency standards.
  • Facilitate the role of Clinical Operation Assistants in overseeing day-to-day operations.
  • Partner with other hospitals to facilitate transfers of acutely ill neonatal and pediatric transport patients.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices that meet accrediting organization and Advocate, Hope, and CHMC guidelines.
  • Identify operational efficiencies and improvements and implement appropriate changes.
  • Participate in developing long- and short-range goals and objectives.
  • Participate in developing and implementing new services.
  • Maintain accountability for operations on a 24-hour basis.
  • Participate in marketing department services and community education.
  • Conduct special projects and studies related to department activities, goals, and objectives.
  • Promote patient safety and performance improvement by monitoring, evaluating, and implementing changes as needed.
  • Monitor, collect, and analyze data representing all aspects of department operations.
  • Monitor department productivity and resource efficiency to meet patient needs.
  • Develop proposals to expand existing programs and services, and create new services or equipment proposals with supporting cost and revenue implications.
  • Create and manage the annual department budget and provide monthly variance analysis.
  • Recommend and oversee measures to control expenses or enhance revenues.
  • Conduct and assist with developing program proposals and feasibility studies.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with departments and management throughout the hospital and system.
  • Work with other departments to improve or expand services.
  • Communicate with department staff and staff from other hospital departments and within the system to receive, respond to, and communicate information.
  • Participate on department, hospital-wide, and system-wide committees, and collaborate with other members of the Advocate Children's Hospital network.
  • Enhance the image of the Transport Service through clinical excellence, research, community outreach, and marketing.
  • Establish priorities to meet the health and medical needs of individuals, families, and the community, and establish links to resources such as a speakers bureau.
  • Ensure standards of practice are developed, understood, implemented, and evaluated within the department.
  • Assess outcomes and implement improved processes within the department.
  • Develop and incorporate performance improvement projects within the department.
  • Ensure department compliance with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, city, accrediting organization, and IDPH standards.
  • Submit requests for capital purchases.
  • Promote patient safety by reporting and following through on issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives as requested.
  • Facilitate and implement systems that promote and maintain effective communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members.
  • Serve as a resource to staff for complex patients and assist staff in assessing and planning their care.
  • Role-model professional conduct and customer service for nursing staff.
  • Keep abreast of new diagnostic and treatment approaches and market changes to help address changes in the health care market.
  • Identify educational needs for nursing and respiratory staff, where applicable.
  • Contribute to others' professional development to improve patient care and support professional growth.
  • Keep abreast of current trends, procedures, and equipment by attending conferences, seminars, and workshops, and share relevant information with staff.
  • Serve as a resource for professional and lay personnel outside the Medical Center.
  • Contribute to resolving ethical problems or dilemmas involving individuals or systems.
  • Encourage staff involvement in professional organizations and activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Nursing, or a bachelor's degree in Nursing plus a master's degree in a related specialty such as an MBA or MHA, is identified as preferred in the job-requirements adjustment.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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