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Job description

Recognized as the leader in its field by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years, RIC combines state-of-the-art care with breakthrough thinking and research. Most recently, RIC has launched a transformational strategy to Advance Human Ability. In March 2017, RIC will move into its new research hospital — Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. This purpose-built facility will integrate research and clinical care, surrounding patients 24/7 with doctors, researchers, nurses, therapists, technologists and entrepreneurs to offer patients superior outcomes faster.

nnThe Vice President, Inpatient Operations (Vice President) collaborates with the Leadership Team in determining the vision governing the care delivery, care influence, infrastructure and strategic direction for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The role develops and directs high quality, cost effective inpatient care programs and models of care delivery that determine how patients’ clinical care needs will be assessed, implemented and evaluated. 

nnThe Vice President establishes and provides oversight for a consistent standard of practice, ensures that care delivery is of the highest quality and is supportive of the mission, philosophy, goals and business needs of the organization. The role also leads and directs the operations of various patient care service areas including nursing, inpatient allied health, ancillary services, regulatory functions and admitting. In collaboration with the Medical Director, leads and directs quality improvement, accreditation and outcomes for the inpatient hospital.

nnThe Vice President will consistently demonstrate support of the RIC statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

nThe Vice President will demonstrate RIC Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and RIC Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

nnPrincipal Responsibilities

n nThe Vice President, Inpatient Operations:

nnnPlans, organizes, leads and evaluates clinical practice and health care delivery systems.

nEnsures the delivery of quality, compassionate, culturally competent, cost-effective and efficient care and therapy services to individuals and their families.

nEnsures that patient care delivery models and standards of practice are consistent with current professional standards and with the mission, vision and values of the organization.

nLeads and provides oversight for the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

nEffectively provides for careful evaluation and continued enhancement of clinical practices and supports the integration of research. 

nParticipates in the development of research and educational policies and programs, and seeks out opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary research. 

nImplements the findings of current research from nursing, allied health and other clinical literature into the policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing and clinical care.

nMaintains knowledge of current trends and developments in health care, rehabilitation and nursing. 

nRepresents the organization and clinical practice through participation in meetings and educational programs locally and nationally.

nEnsures the ongoing evaluation and innovation of services through an effective, ongoing quality improvement program that measures, assesses and improves the quality of patient care.

nEstablishes and meets budgetary targets, ensuring the performance of certain financial activities that maximize revenue-capture for services provided to patients.

nOversees appropriate allocation of human, material and financial resources to meet the clinical care requirements of patients.

nAs a member of the VP Team, attends Board of Director Committee meetings to represent inpatient services.

nCollaborates with the VP Team in making decisions about health care services, settings and organizational priorities to meet the overall goals and objectives.

nEnsures that plans are developed and implemented with effective accountability for the quality of patient care. 

nOversees efficient inpatient admission processes.

nEnsures compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies.

nDevelops objectives and monitors actual performance in quality/patient satisfaction, employee-related data and financial measures for various nursing and clinical service areas, including investigation and intervention of concerns/inquiries generated by staff, patients, families and/or physicians.

nServes as a professional role model and mentor to motivate, develop, recruit and retain future leadership talent.

nPerform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of RIC.

n nnReporting Relationship

n nnReports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

n nnKnowledge Skills & Abilities Required

n nn7-10 years of progressively more responsible supervisory and management related work experience, effectively directing and managing patient care, including both fiscal and quality of care responsibilities.

nBachelor’s degree required, with additional evidence of management or business training/education, Master’s preferred.

nWorking knowledge of regulations relevant to inpatient rehabilitation facilities preferred.

nExperience with meeting the standards for the Joint Commission.

nA proven track record leading clinical quality performance programs. 

nDemonstrated oral and written communication skills and successful experience in the areas of participative management and employee development.

nRequires a forward-thinking, proactive and results-oriented leader with demonstrated skills in management systems and processes, and organizational behavior.

nAdvanced interpersonal skills to provide effective leadership and communicate effectively with a wide variety of RIC personnel and other outside organizations.

nAdvanced analytical skills to organize, plan and coordinate clinical practice standards and participate in the development of strategic plans for the organization.  Requires the ability to assess existing programs, promote research activities and develop new programs/initiatives.

nStrong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of tools.

n nnnRequired Skills

Required Experience

Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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