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The Chief Nursing Officer, Cook County Department of Public Health (CNO, CCDPH) serves as the senior nursing executive responsible for providing clinical direction, strategic leadership, and administrative oversight for public health nursing practice and nursing operations across CCDPH. The CNO, CCDPH provides executive leadership characterized by substantial and ongoing responsibility and accountability for population health outcomes, integrated public health programs, and cross-functional initiatives that impact community health and quality of care. The CNO, CCDPH establishes the vision, direction, standards, and priorities for nursing and clinical services to ensure alignment with organizational goals, public health accreditation standards, evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and community health needs. The position is responsible for the effective management and oversight of nursing units, clinical programs, and population-based services, while advancing health equity, quality improvement, workforce development, emergency preparedness, and system level public health strategies.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCHHS Personnel Rules.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
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Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
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Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
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Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
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Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
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Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
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Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
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Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
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Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
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Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
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Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
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Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
Communicates and advances the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of the CCDPH and the CCH Nursing Division.
Demonstrates advanced administrative leadership with emphasis on strategic planning, system thinking, organizational effectiveness, and broad policy development.
Oversees public health nursing and clinical programs including but not limited to: APORS (Advance Pregnancy Outcomes Reporting System), Healthy Beginnings Program, Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program, Health and Vision Programs, Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention, Genetic Services, Seasonal Immunization Events, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Tuberculosis (TB) Control, and Health Screening and Disease Management
Uses epidemiologic, demographic, clinical, and operational data to inform decision-making, program planning, and resource allocation.
Leads nursing participation in Community Health Assessments (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP), strategic planning efforts, and accreditation activities.
Creates and oversees policies, procedures, processes, and systems to maintain standards of practice, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness.
Prioritizes and approves contracts, community partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other agreements related to public health service delivery.
Promotes professional growth, leadership development, succession planning, and workforce sustainability for nursing and allied health personnel
Develops and sustains partnerships with healthcare providers, municipalities, schools, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders.
Participates in the Incident Management Team and provides executive nursing leadership during public health emergency preparedness, response, response, recovery, and continuity operations.
Coordinates nursing and clinical response activities during communicable disease outbreaks, environmental health emergencies, mass vaccination efforts, and other public health incidents.
Ensures nursing workforce readiness through training, planning, exercises, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer, CCDPH with a matrix reporting relationship to the Chief Nursing Executive
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Community Health Nursing, Healthcare Management, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.
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A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.- Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
- CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
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