Vice President, Nursing & Clinical Service Delivery

Howard Brown Health•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives. Why Join Us? Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice. Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment. Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development. Comprehensive benefits package. Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or master’s degree in a related academic discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning required.
Minimum eight (8) years senior clinical practitioner or clinical management experience required.
Experience administering a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and managing a unionized workforce required.
Active and unincumbered Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
Functional and proficient knowledge of Epic EHR
Knowledge of state and federal clinical regulations and guidelines
Knowledge of FQHCs and delivery of care to underserved communities
Ability to work comfortably within LGBTQ+ setting and LGBTQ+ patient populations
Ability to make formal and effective oral presentations
Ability to evaluate procedures and issues and develop strategies and effective solutions
Ability to plan, organize, and accomplish organizational goals and objectives
Ability to handle and maintain highly confidential information with professional maturity
Effective communication competencies including written, verbal and listening
Strong knowledge of research approaches and the ability to apply relevant approach toward desired outcome(s)
Strong problem-solving acumen and the ability to engage for supervisory support when appropriate
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts, and that they are broader than just race, ethnicity, and gender

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year practical nursing experience (bedside/ambulatory) preferred.
Experience in FQHC and or non-profit clinical practice preferred.
Experience as a member of the management bargaining committee and/or chaired-role in contract negotiations preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders on matters related to, but not limited to health center operations, clinical quality, budgeting and preventative care, clinical growth opportunities
Evaluates and modifies nursing best practices, standards of care, standing orders, patient communications in the electronic health record (EHR) and procedures as needed according to current trends in primary medical and nursing care
Oversees enterprise operations, such as infection control for clinic spaces, accreditation readiness/preparedness and provide consultation to other key areas, such as disaster preparedness, emergency response, etc
Implements current or new clinic best practices, standards of care, standing orders, patient communications in the EHR, and procedures and monitor for adherence, usefulness, and effectiveness
Partners with health center operations to review and evaluate the need for new medical supplies and medications, as well as evaluation of patient care flow, systems, efficiency, and communication
Implements and maintain best practices in clinic medication and vaccine supply stewardship and inventory
Collaborates with Practice Managers and Clinical Managers in the day-to-day management and oversight of the nursing team, and service delivery
Oversees recruitment and retention activities, including current position control list and monitoring the nurse to provider staffing ratios
Evaluates the nursing team to ensure optimal competency and coordinate appropriate staff trainings, including continuing education opportunities, CPR/BLS trainings, in-service trainings, professional licensure, and fitness for duty
Provides senior leadership to mid-level nursing managers, leadership to oversee procedures, such as daily nursing schedules and adequate staffing
Conducts nursing quality improvement and quality assurance activities including but not limited to completion of STI treatment result audits, nursing chart audits, morbidity and mortality reporting, verification of timely response for telephone nursing desktops and telephonic nurse triage
Ensures adherence to nursing collective bargaining agreement standards and expectations
Provides direct patient care supporting care teams on an ad-hoc, as needed basis
In collaboration with the CMO, supports organizational strategic planning and strategic plan execution as well as designs and develops nursing operating plans
Ensures financial responsibility of purview practice and participates in annual functional area budget planning
Leads infection control monitoring and compliance processes in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders
Ensures timely and relevant process improvement assessment and action planning toward the promotion of stated short- and long-term goals
Provides effective supervision, motivation feedback and guidance to direct reports as well as effectively communicates impact of outcomes on overall goal of the department and organization
Other duties as assigned and/or required

Benefits

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
BCBS Dental
BCBS Vision
3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
12 accrued sick days per year
10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses