NURSE COORDINATOR II - LABOR & DELIVERY

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.Job Title: Nurse Coordinator IIDepartment: Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Observation Ward 57Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.Job SummaryThe Nurse Coordinator II oversees all aspects of patient care within the Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB 4 South on a 24-hour basis, by evaluating, directing, and supervising all activities of the nursing staff. This position has first line responsibility for clinical and personnel management, patient care, budgeting, and quality service delivery for the unit.General Administrative ResponsibilitiesCollective BargainingReview applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals.Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings.DisciplineDocument, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels.Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining AgreementsInitiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements.SupervisionDirect and effectuate CCH management policies practices.Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.ManagementContribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and successDiscuss and develop CCH system policy and procedureConsistently 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 AgreementsWork with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessaryTypical DutiesCollaborates with Nursing Divisional Director to develop nursing care standards ensuring patientcare in Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB 4 South Units is delivered within hospital established service standards, regulatory and professional standards of care.Monitors compliance with standards of care established for PICU and the General Peds Units patients by conducting patient observations, reviewing verbal reports and written documentation. Where necessary, develops an action plan to increase compliance and implement corrective actions.Develops and implements an effective operating plan for the delivery of nursing care within the designated critical care or intensive care nursing unit. The requirements for delivery of care in such a unit call for extreme attention and responsiveness in all areas of patient care including patient assessment, delivery of life saving medication, and the operation of life sustaining equipment.Develops long-term unit staffing schedules to ensure adequate daily coverage in accordance with the PICU and the General Peds Units staffing needs.Holds primary responsibility for hiring, training, and disciplinary actions of PICU and the General Peds Units nursing staff.Sets clear performance expectations for unit nursing staff and provides necessary information and tools to achieve desired performance. Provides daily guidance to staff regarding patientcare.Identifies staff development needs and works with nursing education department or outside sources to provide nurses with continuous education and opportunity for growth and development.Ensures all nursing staff meets requisite credential and licensure requirements.Maintains clinical expertise and participates in nursing care activities to assess patient care delivered by nursing staff and to evaluate overall effectiveness in meeting care and treatment goals.Ensures nursing staff follows accurate and complete documentation procedures at all times.Gathers and reports on measures of performance for the unit including length of stay (LOS),agency and overtime costs, vacancy, and turnover rates.Completes required quality assessment and performance improvement reports for the unit.Develops and implements corrective action plans.Maintains a safe, culturally sensitive, and caring patient environment that is reflective of Stroger Hospital standards, as well as patient and family expectations.Demonstrates and promotes awareness of patient care rights; serves as patient advocate.Coordinates efforts of ancillary health services to ensure continuity of patient care and positive communication with all hospital staff.Works with appropriate departments to ensure proper maintenance of unit medical equipment including life sustaining equipment.Prepares and monitors unit personnel, supply, and equipment budgets to ensure expenses are maintained within budgetary guidelines.Performs other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a school of nursing (must provide official transcripts at time of interview)Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois (must provide official transcripts at time of interview)Five (5) years of nursing experience within a Labor & Delivery and/or Antepartum OB/Postpartum UnitTwo (2) years of experience in nursing supervision or experience as a charge nurseCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must provide proof at time of interview)Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) (must provide proof at time of interview)Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in NursingBilingual Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other CharacteristicsKnowledge of dosing for life saving medication typically administered in a critical care unitAbility to supervise and train nursing staff that cares for patients with complex multi-system ailments of a life-threatening natureStrong critical thinking skills used for assessing patient status, and recommending life-saving interventions such as the need to intubate a patient, etc.Strong interpersonal skills necessary in dealing with patients, patient families, and personnel management issuesSensitivity and respect in caring for culturally diverse patients, patients in a critical care or intensive care unitWritten and verbal communication for preparing and presenting reports on unit nursing performanceAnalytical skills, problem solving skills for reviewing patient care performance and resolving patient care issuesConflict management skills for dealing with irate patients and personnel problemsStrong decision-making skills are critical in any capacity within a critical care or intensive care unit, especially when it becomes necessary to make a life-saving judgment callAttention to detail for patient information documentation, and keen patient observation skillsFlexibility and adaptability in performing work duties, balancing clinical and management skillsStrong project management skillsEmergency response skillsExperience in a specific area of medicine, specify; clinical specialty in assigned unit i.e., trauma, burn, surgical or neonatal intensive careOther: knowledge of current accrediting agency requirements (IDPH, Joint Commission)Physical and Environmental DemandsThis 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.VETERAN PREFERENCEPLEASE READWhen 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 MustMeet 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.ORA 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 INTERVIEWMust Meet Required Qualifications At Time Of ApplicationDegrees 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.COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJob PostingMay 16, 2026, 8:04:36 AMCollective Bargaining UnitNoneOrganizationHealth and Hospital Systems