RN Supervisor – Cardiology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Med Ctr

RN Supervisor – Cardiology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Med Ctr

Title: Supervisor - Cardiology

Site: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center 

836 W Wellington

Chicago, IL 60657

Job ID: R74029

MORE, BETTER, FASTER:  

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is proud to be part of Advocate Health.  The successful 2022 merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health united two innovative, patient-centered systems.  Today, we are the nation’s 3rd largest nonprofit, integrated healthcare enterprise operating 67 hospitals and 1,000 sites of care. Together, our 150K team members, 21K physicians and 42K nurses Do More, Better, Faster.

Transforming Care: 

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.  Combined, Advocate Health is recognized for clinical excellence.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE: 

Supervises the daily activities of all staff in catheterization, electrophysiology (EP), and non-invasive cardiology. Ensures the provision of cohesive, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

Accountabilities:

  • Ensures cohesive patient care delivery providing day to day work direction to assigned staff. Collaborates with department and/or facility leadership in the daily management of the diagnostic areas.
  • Maintains the staff schedule and case coverage in order to provide quality patient care. Coordinates procedures and staff scheduling in lab areas to place cross-trained staff as needed.
  • Ensures areas of responsibility meet productivity, budgetary, employee engagement and patient outcome targets and standards by working with department leadership to monitor and adjust plans as needed.
  • Evaluates the quality of patient care provided by all staff through direct observation, adherence to policies, procedures, and standards of practice, and through peer input. Develops quality assurance measures as needed.
  • Develops recommendations for patient care improvements and efficiencies. Collaborates with Medical Staff to determine practice preference and potential barriers.
  • Collaborates with educators in providing and maintaining a quality orientation program for employees within the department.
  • Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and responsible for operating within that budget. May be responsible for the inventory, purchasing, charging and revenue cycle functions.
  • Provides input into establishing protocol for new procedures and equipment.
  • Collaborates effectively with leadership and/or committees/work teams in developing and enhancing the following: new programs and services, site projects, standardized competencies, policies and procedures and other issues.
  • Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.
  • Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.
  • Collaborates with Physicians and team on quality initiatives and process improvements in departments and related to national quality registries and accreditations.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Radiologic Technologist with Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare related field

Certification/License: 

  • Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist registration (RCIS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or
  • Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification issued by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or
  • Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) certification issued by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or
  • Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and (IEMA)
  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Experience: 

  • Typically requires 3 years of experience in catheterization, EP or interventional radiology within a large, high volume environment that includes advanced training in cardiovascular anatomy, ECG, basic cardiac life support, and/or special vascular angiographic procedures, both diagnostic and interventional.

At Advocate Aurora Health Care 

We pride ourselves on taking care of our people. And not just our patients—we mean you, too. We help each other live well. When you work at Aurora, you get the chance to work with a dedicated team that’s as passionate about the work as you are. Here, you’ll find limitless opportunities for ongoing learning, career advancement, competitive compensation, and a stable work environment. But more than that, you can change lives—including your own.

Diversity and inclusion matter at Aurora.  We celebrate our differences and nurture an environment where everyone feels included.  We know that when we reflect the communities we serve, when we embrace differences and bring our whole selves to work every day, we are working as one to build a healthier tomorrow for everyone.  Aurora supports a safe, healthy, and drug-free work environment through criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing.  We maintain a smoke-free environment at all our locations.  We are an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates, don't hesitate to get in touch with Alex Mendoza (AHC Talent Acquisition) directly at: alex.mendoza@aah.org