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Working at Goosehead

We've worked hard to earn the trust of our clients, so we are highly selective in our hiring process. If you think you have what it takes to grow with our company, we would love to meet you.

Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of an Account Executive is to build a book of business through:
• Prospecting and establishing referral partner relationships with professionals from the real estate and mortgage industry.
• Work with clients to understand their insurance needs, analyze options with a large carrier portfolio, and provide a custom solution to mitigate household risk.

Compensation Summary

The Account Executive position has a first-year average on-target earnings of $90,000. Our compensation package consists of a base salary plus uncapped variable commissions, and a one-time conditional sign-on bonus.

Licensing, Training, and Position Requirements:

• Goosehead will cover one-time costs of all training courses and exam fees to obtain your insurance license
• This role is contingent on you passing your licensing exam, obtaining the state issued license, and successfully completing the Goosehead training program, which will commence on your start date
• Account Executives are equipped with extensive training in , sales process management, business development and more, no previous experience is required.
• Professional development opportunities from the Account Executive role include, but are not limited to, corporate leadership, flexibility with a proven track record, and an apprenticeship program leading to business ownership.

Benefits Summary

• Comprehensive health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs
• 401K Matching Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree, 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Passing the state licensing exam, once hired
• Legally authorized to work the United States

Preferred Skills, Abilities, Soft Skill Factors

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment
• B2B or B2C sales experience or related college major
• Competitive attitude
• Networking abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Problem-solving mentality
• Self-motivated, proactive, and ready to take initiative
• Strong time management
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Results-driven and committed to continuous improvement
• High integrity and honest communication

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goosehead is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.

To learn more about our job opportunities, apply here. We look forward to speaking with you!

About Goosehead

Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world-class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions, so we’re more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members. In 2012, we began franchising our business model. This role is for one of our successful franchise partners.

Job Summary

The team is responsible for new business revenue generation monthly and works to achieve these on an individual and team level. Account Executives are equipped with extensive training in Salesforce, sales process management, business development and more.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of an Account Executive is to build a book of business through:

• Prospecting and establishing referral partner relationships with professionals from the real estate and mortgage industry.
• Work with clients to understand their insurance needs, analyze options with a large carrier portfolio, and provide a custom solution to mitigate household risk.

Compensation Summary

The first year’s earnings potential ranges from $53,000 - $90,000, varying based on performance. Our compensation package slightly varies by agency but offers uncapped new business commissions and renewal commissions year-over-year. Renewal commissions provide passive earnings and can exponentially increase your annualized income. Additionally, top performers can qualify for an annual President’s Club trip.

Experience and Education

• Passing the state licensing exam, once hired
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Required Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment
• B2B or B2C sales experience or related college major
• Competitive attitude
• Networking abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Problem-solving mentality
• Self-motivated, hands on, self-starter mindset that can do the work
• Strong time management
• Strong attention to detail and organization

Benefits Summary

• High quality voluntary health, vision, dental insurance programs
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Benefit offerings vary per agency*

This job posting is for an opportunity at a Goosehead Insurance agency independently owned and operated by a local franchised Agency Owner. If you choose to apply for this position, you understand and acknowledge that your application and any information included with it will be submitted to the Agency Owner. If you are hired for this position, you also understand and acknowledge that the Agency Owner’s franchised business will be your employer, not Goosehead Insurance Agency, LLC, and that the Agency Owner is solely responsible for all decisions related to your employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, scheduling, and supervision.

To learn more about our job opportunities, apply here. We look forward to speaking with you!

• Complete assigned product training at an advanced level, developing a comprehensive understanding of the disease state, assigned product features and benefits, core selling messages, and the clinical profile of a first-in-class therapy.
• Develop expertise in delivering core selling messaging in a virtual environment, reinforcing field strategy and tailoring discussions based on HCP interest level and engagement signals.
• Meet or exceed call expectations, quality engagement metrics, and sales attainment goals set forth by the Client.
• Maintain complete and timely CRM documentation of targeted customer interactions, including call attempts, product discussions, expressed level of interest, and literature requests.
• Develop business relationships with field team to maximize coverage of shared targets.
• Ensure high level of coordination, communication, and collaboration with field-based representative counterparts and field-based Regional Sales Manager. Ensuring that efforts are aligned and coordinated to provide a superior customer experience.
• Coordinate regularly with field-based counterparts to ensure seamless execution of customer interactions and scheduling as appropriate.
• Complete tasks and participate in projects as assigned by the field based Regional Sales Manager, as needed.
• Provide actionable insights and feedback to field partners and team leadership regarding account sentiment, adoption signals, and opportunities for increased engagement.
• Comply with all company, PDMA, compliance, and regulatory policies and guidelines.
• Work independently from a remote home office while collaborating cross-functionally in a coordinated territory model.
• Cultivate an assigned virtual territory in alignment with field strategy and be accountable for measurable business results and engagement outcomes.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR equivalent experience
• 1+ year of sales experience in an outbound Virtual/Tele-sales or field sales role in a healthcare or pharma field required
• Experience selling in the Cardiovascular space preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel and Outlook required with the ability to learn new software as needed.
• Excellent communication & rapport building skills.
• Ability to articulate complex clinical data.
• Ability to learn complex medical topics, industry compliance guidelines, patient assistance programs, pharmacy, and insurance landscapes.
• Aptitude and confidence to converse with physicians, as well as all levels of medical office staff.
• Stable internet connection adequate to support voice over VoIP calls and virtual calls platforms.
  
  

Job Description

Sales Executive

The Sales Executive is responsible for planning, forecasting the sales for various products. The incumbent works effectively in cross-functional teams and situations.

Reporting to the territory manager and regional business director, you will be expected to expand and consolidate the existing client portfolio of the company, promote, and sell products, with adequate technical training, to meet the sales targets established by the Management in the territory assigned.

The job would be 100% dedicated to Derprosa (a subsidiary of Taghleef). This position may reside in either Newark, DE, or Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:

• Executes sales strategies on the accounts assigned.
• Visits clients to determine their needs and selling the company products.
• Implements and evaluates advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs, developing field sales action plans with an eye on cost containment.
• Identifies marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitor's share, and competitor's strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share.
• Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities, coordinating new product development.
• Sustains rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.
• Carry out surveys and promotions relating to company product.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies, analyzing trends and results.
• Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Act as mediator for post-sale process and coordinate the resolution of potential claims, as well as carry out collection procedures for these sales.
• Comply with the procedures established by the organization (especially "Funnel" and actions in CRM).
• Participation in the key industry events.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably a Bachelor's of Science (BS).
• 5+ years in Business to Business sales experience.
• 3 + years in film, paper, or graphic arts consumables industry experience.
• 3+ years in Leadership role.
• At least 5 years of experience with notable accomplishments in Sales in OPP Industry.
• Demonstrated successful leadership and has influenced accomplishments.
• Able to travel up to 30 to 40% of the time.
• Tracked background in sales.
• Knowledge of the printing industry.
• Knowledge of the thermal laminating business will be a plus.
• Technical background will be a plus.
• Experience with working by objectives.
• Proactive and dynamic individual. Self-starter.
• Knowledgeable with systems.
• Strong communication, both verbal and business writing skills with the ability to effectively communicate to diverse audience ranging from technical professionals to executives/leaders.
• Proven record working in high demanding and dynamic environments.

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

CT Technologist 3 (Job ID: 22143)

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Diag Srvcs-CT

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( ).

Sign-on Bonus: $2,500

Pay Range: $34.89 - $56.78 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

This role will provide CT Imaging for the broad patient population applying protocols defined the organization’s Radiologists and Cardiologists. This role will produce CT images that meet the quality expectations of the department. In addition to provision of CT support, is also proficient and available for working in two of the following areas: IR-CT, X-ray, O.R. X-ray, GI-Fluoro or Clinical Instructor. As a CT Tech, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

•Graduate from an accredited Radiography Program.

•Valid Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license.

•Certification in CT with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

•In addition to CT, provides routine support to two of the following areas: IR-CT, X-ray, O.R. X-ray, GI-Fluoro or Clinical Instructor.

•Competent and proficient in operation of imaging equipment

•Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

•Working knowledge of the IT systems that support the modality

Physical Demands:

•Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary.

•Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

Responsibilities:

•Provides patient and family focused care that supports a welcoming and supportive environment and a positive patient experience.

•Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

•Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.

•Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.

•Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.

•Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.

•Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.

•Follows work and patient schedules.

•Assist physician in the performance of procedures.

•Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.

•Provides patient history or information necessary for proper interpretation of the procedure

•Participates in the training and development of students assigned to area through clinical affiliations.

•Fills department staffing needs as seen by the management team.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Summary

The physical therapist provides evidence-based direct and indirect physical therapy services to all patients referred to the department, promoting excellence with the delivery of care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.

2. Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.

3. Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.

4. Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.

5. Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved

6. Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.

7. Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.

8. Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.

9. Following standards established for each clinical area.

10. Demonstrates effective teaching and communication skills, especially as related for patient and family education.

11. Demonstrates ability to use Epic for timely and accurate patient billing.

12. Strives to meet all benchmarking standards for hours worked/units billed.

13. Participates in all quality improvement projects.

14. Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.

15. Participates in available professional and community activities.

16. Supports and demonstrates a team approach with other disciplines.

17. Functions according to the APTA guidelines, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act and standards of the profession.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills.

• Clinical Practice

• Meets all state regulatory requirements

• Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Maintains Illinois License, with supporting minimum of 20CEUs /year.

Job Title: FinancialController

Department: Finance

Status: Full-Time Exempt

Location: Midwest Refuah Health Center - 6374 North Lincoln Ave Chicago Illinois 60659

Reports To: CEO

Compensation: $100K – $120K (DOE)

A growing and dynamic health center is looking for a Financial Controller to play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the Midwest Refuah Health Center’s finance team. You will ensure that the organization receives relevant, timely, and accurate financial data, maintain robust internal controls, prepare budget information, and provide variance analyses to help us function at our best.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist us in achieving our Federally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) status.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage the organization's financial accounting systems, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Oversee the organization’s financial accounting systems and functions maintaining strong internal controls – resulting in a clean annual audit, in full compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ensure compliance with HRSA accreditations and all other applicable Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and all federal regulations.
• Monitor cash flow, review financial statements, and prepare financial reports for senior management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the CEO and CFO to develop annual budgets and forecasts, providing guidance and support to department heads throughout the process.
• Prepare necessary regulatory cost reporting and keep current with rules, regulations, and reporting requirements for federal, state, and grant funders.
• Coordinate standards and integrate financial performance measures for clinic operations.
• Oversee financial tracking system, coordinated with our EHR and billing systems, to properly track revenue cycle management and patient revenue with the finance team.
• Oversee the finance systems: accounting, payroll, account payable, accounts receivable, and patient financial services monitoring expenditures.
• Supervise billing and collections function for all services rendered to patients.
• Provide supervision and execution in the preparation and posting of entries to the general ledger, accounts payable ledger, accounts receivable ledger and payroll.
• Monitor cash flow on a continual basis, prepare bank reconciliations, audit cash receipts and accounts receivable/payable.
• Prepare the operational financial and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepare financial, regulatory, cost reimbursement, and special reports as required by government agencies and private third-party agencies.
• Analyze and interpret government regulations specific to the health care industry, FQHCs and look-alikes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a financial leadership position in a public/private/nonprofit environment and experience as a member of senior management teams with excellent supervisory and coaching skills, and strong, facilitative leadership skills.
• Four years or more of health care accounting experience with a Federally Qualified Health Center or health care center of at least 50 employees is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent experience. CPA preferred.
• eClinicalWorks experience
• QuickBooks experience
• Knowledge of governmental cost principles, budgetary and reporting requirements, and auditing standards. Specific knowledge of not-for- profit accounting principles.
• Demonstrated financial leadership experience in a FQHC setting with strong analytical skills and experience working with and presenting to the Board of Directors.
• High personal and professional integrity.
• Experience and ability to work independently, as well as with and across all levels of management and line staff, and to influence and collaborate in a diverse and cross‐functional workplace.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• eClinicalworks experience
• FQHC experience

Midwest Refuah Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy or related conditions, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) Specialist – OnCore

Location: Remote, must be in the U.S.

Openings: 10+, including Lead Specialists openings

Duration: Contract (Through June 1)

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CTMS Specialist with strong proficiency in OnCore to support a critical data migration project tied to our newly implemented CTMS. This role will focus on transferring clinical trial calendar and budget information from Excel into OnCore, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and readiness for go-live optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Transfer study calendar data from Excel into OnCore
• Migrate and validate budget data within OnCore financial modules
• Perform quality control (QC) to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between legacy Excel files and OnCore configuration
• Collaborate with clinical operations, finance, and IT stakeholders
• Support go-live readiness activities, including validation and testing
• Ensure alignment with institutional SOPs and regulatory compliance standards
• Develop documentation and provide knowledge transfer as needed

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with OnCore CTMS
• Experience building and managing study calendars within OnCore
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial budgeting workflows and build in OnCore
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of clinical research operations
• Excellent attention to detail and data validation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Under the direction of the Director of Financial Analysis Services, incumbent performs at an advanced level of all aspects of financial analysis, financial systems, processes, procedures, assessment/ improvement, and project management. The incumbent manages multiple and simultaneous projects ranging from moderate to complex and assembles the necessary resources and individuals to efficiently and effectively bring projects to completion in a timely and interdependent approach. Incumbent contributes to the development of financial management skills for to department directors/managers as requested/warranted based on an advanced understanding financial management principles and an understanding of department/hospital operations. Incumbent exhibits a high level of attention to detail, a strong understanding of financial systems/processes and controls, and strong customer service/communication skills. Incumbent also contributes to the guidance and development of other analysts. This position also requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

This position reports to the Director of Financial Analysis Services and assists in orientation/training of Financial Analysts.

Key Job Activities:

• Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial data for senior and mid-level management staff. Such reporting, analysis, and interpretation may include but is not limited to: cost analysis, revenue initiatives, service and product line profitability, pricing analysis and other ad-hoc analysis.
• Assumes an active and leadership role in the preparation of the annual cost reports for third party reimbursement agencies. Provides direction to Financial Analyst in the preparation of same.
• Assumes an active leadership role in the annual development, organization, and on-going monitoring of the Annual Budget as assigned. Recommends changes and works with appropriate managers/directors on interventions as appropriate. Provides direction to Financial Analyst in the preparation of same.
• Performs timely analysis and synthesis of specific projects (i.e. prepares detailed work plan and schedule, completes detailed analysis and research, identifies options, prepares reports for management, and recommends changes) using advanced financial skills and operational understanding.
• Develops appropriate financial models for specific projects using appropriate financial principles and practices. Standardizes business and financial analysis templates.
• Prepares financial analysis on specific areas/cost centers, reviews contractual agreements, highlights financial performance issues in conjunction with, but not limited to, Premier Operations Advisor and Value Analysis Committee (VAC) and prepares reports for management. Effectively partners with appropriate manager/director on issues for resolution.
• Provides timely and thorough communications to Directors, Vice Presidents and senior management on regarding status/progress of assigned projects.
• Works with high proficiency with hospital systems (DSS, ESS, Meditech, Medisolv, Med Assets) and with all Microsoft software applications.
• Provides advanced-level contract review, analysis and synthesis for Directors, Vice Presidents and senior management as requested.
• Takes initiative to engage in cost-saving and revenue researching and generating opportunities for the Sinai Health System and tracks them accordingly. Works with the appropriate managers/directors engaging them and implementing changes.
• Contributes to the mentoring of Financial Analysts in the department. Participates in Financial Analyst orientation and training.
• Assists in the formulation of the departmental policies and procedures and makes recommendations and offers guidelines that support the organization’s objectives to improve financial performance.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPAA) and hospital policies in exercising due discretion when generating reports, sharing information and disclosing information both internally and to external parties.
• Develops and maintains professional contacts with reimbursement agencies, accounting firms and other professional companies and organizations.
• Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept direction in a positive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the areas of Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics; Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum four (4) years of financial analysis experience preferred including at least two (2) years of progressive responsibility/exposure.
• Previous system/process implementation experience is preferred.
• Experience in budgeting and leadership role in financial projects desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent math and communications skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis (knowledge of various financial/accounting software programs is desirable)
• Experience in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems preferred.

The Nurse Manager / Educator of Cardiovascular Care supports the Nursing Director in the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care delivery within the Telemetry and Cardiovascular Care units. This role places a strong emphasis on staff education, professional development, and the integration of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, utilizing ANA, CCNA, and ANNA standards of nursing practice.

In the absence of, or at the direction of, the Nursing Director, the Nurse Manager / Educator assumes responsibility for the operational management of the unit. Responsibilities include patient care oversight, staff management and development, patient flow coordination, fiscal accountability, and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic care environment. The Nurse Manager / Educator collaborates closely with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve high-quality, patient-centered outcomes and promotes patient and family education and engagement in care planning.

Mission:

Holy Cross Hospital is a Catholic healthcare organization sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Casimir. Through our commitment to the healing mission of Jesus, we contribute to healthy communities and promote quality healthcare.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership and Unit Operations

• Serve as a professional role model for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure adherence to attendance standards with minimal tardiness or absenteeism.
• Complete all mandatory hospital education, orientation, and departmental competency requirements.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including but not limited to Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke, Code Red, Code Gray, Code Black, Code Pink, and Code Triage.
• Promote and enforce compliance with hospital-wide and departmental policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and restraint policies.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Director to ensure effective coordination of nursing care delivery and compliance with core measures.

Staffing, Scheduling, and Workforce Management

• Facilitate patient placement and bed assignments in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor, considering staffing levels, patient acuity, diagnosis, and staff competencies.
• Oversee staffing assignments for current and oncoming shifts to ensure productivity, acuity balance, and compliance with HFAP standards.
• Adhere to unit staffing grids to meet operational and financial expectations.
• Monitor employee time and attendance and complete payroll using the Kronos system.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new employees.
• Facilitate staff orientation and provide daily follow-up and mentoring to new team members.

Education and Professional Development

• Chair the Unit Education Council and participate in the hospital Education Coordinating Council (ECC).
• Serve as a clinical expert, educator, and resource for nursing staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and competency validation processes.
• Guide and support staff nurse preceptors and participate in precepting as needed.
• Promote evidence-based practice initiatives aligned with ANA, CCNA, and ANNA standards.

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Provide hands-on patient care as needed, including admissions, discharges, transfers, and medication administration.
• Assist staff in establishing priorities and adapting care delivery as patient needs evolve.
• Advocate for patients and families by ensuring effective communication and education across all age groups and patient populations, including those with physical, emotional, cognitive, social, or language barriers.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, spiritual care, ethics committees, and palliative care teams regarding advance directives, DNR status, end-of-life care, and Gift of Hope initiatives.

Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement

• Participate in quality indicator studies and customer service initiatives.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly quality and performance reports.
• Report risk management issues promptly to the Nursing Director and Risk Management Department.
• Conduct routine rounding to promote patient satisfaction and service excellence.
• Contribute to Shared Governance and nursing leadership meetings.

Fiscal and Administrative Responsibilities

• Monitor and review unit budget performance as directed.
• Submit variance reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Finance to assist in development of the annual unit budget.
• Conduct monthly department staff meetings and participate in nursing leadership meetings.
• Provide regular feedback to the Nursing Director regarding staff performance and operational concerns.

Additional Responsibilities

• Address inappropriate behavior constructively and support corrective education.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel and patient information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners and facilitate professional development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, initiate projects, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, order entry, and reporting systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

Education, Licensure, and Certification

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR and ACLS certification.
• Compliance with PPD and employee health requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience in cardiac, telemetry, and/or intensive care nursing preferred.
• Prior leadership, charge nurse, or educator experience strongly preferred.