Director of Professional Nursing Practice (Hospital System)

Job Category:  AMedical/Health Type:  Full Time, Employee Minimum Education:  Master's Degree Director of Professional Nursing Practice (Hospital System)Near Southwest Suburban location (Easy commute from Chicago, Downers Grove or Joliet!)For the sixth year in a row (a record for community hospitals !), my client (500+ beds) has been named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in the 18th annual edition of U.S. News & World Report published July 15.The Chief Nursing Officer has engaged our firm to help them identify top industry talent to lead their clinical education component (all educators will report to them) including the research and education component. Visionary NEEDED. The position is very highly visible within the system, reporting to the Chief Nursing Executive. This position is responsible and accountable for the development, planning, coordination, and implementation of an education and research program based on best practice principles. The role entails the oversight of educational programs and activities for hospital staff. Provides leadership to embed active clinical nursing research at the bedside as well as to facilitate research design; assure that practice variations can be evaluated and reported using research based methodologies. Evaluate educational processes within the institution and the implementation of evidenced based education. Outcomes will include validation and documentation of competent staff and overall compliance with regulatory agencies including adherence to the OSHA/JACHO/IDPH requirements.The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:Graduation from and accredited School of Nursing and a master’s degree in Nursing is required; doctoral degree is preferred. Must have current RN licensure through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation; CPR instructor trainer or ACLS status preferred.Must have five to seven (5-7) years of experience in a Health Care delivery system or educational environment with emphasis on the following skills: 1. High level of analytical ability 2. Exceptional communication skills 3. Demonstrated experience in conducting nursing research 4. Grant writing expertise 5. Proficient computer skills 6. Group process skillsMy client offers aggressive compensation (90-140K+) and world class benefits including TUITION REIMBURSEMENT and ONSITE DAYCARE!This is an immediate opening and they would like to have a decision made on a candidate in the next 2-4 weeks.For prompt and confidential consideration, please apply to the link below:Anthony J. Bileddo, MSPartner/Healthcare Practice LeaderMANAGEMENT RECRUITERS OF ELGIN472 N. McLean Blvd., Suite 202Elgin, IL 60123-3274Tel:  (847) 697-2201 x27Fax: (847) 697-0622 anthony_bileddo@mrelgin.com www.mrelgin.com  Click here to apply online Company:  Management Recruiter of Elgin, Inc. Contact Name:  Anthony Bileddo Phone:  (847) 697-2201 Send this Job to a Friend Management Recruiters of Elgin, Inc. is an executive search firm providing staffing services to companies seeking top-caliber talent. We have successfully fulfilled thousands of assignments for our clients since our beginning in 1976. The keys to our long success are our industry experience, personal commitment, and the professionalism of our recruiters. We enjoy long-term relationships with the great majority of our clients and candidates because of our personal commitment to provide them with the highest possible level of service. Management Recruiters of Elgin, Inc. is an independently owned franchise of MRINetwork™, the world's largest executive search and recruitment firm. Only the global network of MRI, the world's largest recruitment system, combines a proven, targeted methodology and individual industry expertise to match the best candidates with the right companies. That's why the positions represented by MRI network offices are the most sought after, and are consistently filled faster with more qualified candidates, no matter the industry. Get connected to the MRI network today. Chances are your future is in our network.