CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE

CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE Job Number: 00138827

Job Posting : Apr 14, 2026, 4:45:06 PM Closing Date : May 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Full-time

Collective Bargaining Unit : NONE Posting Salary : MIN $406,804MAX $452402

Organization : Health and Hospital Systems

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: [email protected]

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the Job Title and Posting Number in the subject line of your email . An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Chief Nursing Executive is responsible for nursing practice throughout Cook County Health (CCH)
by establishing patient care guidelines and a framework of nursing policies and procedures designed
to provide overall guidance and direction to the nursing organization and the clinical practice of
nursing
for CCH.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals

• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels

• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices

• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success

• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure

• Consistently 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 Agreements

• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

Organizational Leadership

• Works effectively in a dynamic executive environment across a complex matrix organization,

fostering collaboration within and across CCH by maintaining positive relationships and utilizing
effective problem-solving skills.

• Provide solution-oriented, strategic business advice and options to the executive team to help

drive performance improvement and operational efficiency.

• Proactively provides CCH professional nursing insight to ensure standardized consistent approach

for professional nurses throughout CCH.

• Promotes a trusting environment and developing relationships with leaders and physicians

throughout CCH.

• Formulates operational plans to achieve the future goals for nursing services as set forth in

the CCH strategic plan.

• Achieves organizational goals and effectively influencing change through the use of knowledge,

data and personal influence.

• Provides clear direction, establishing priorities, defining relationships, and clarifying roles

within a complex and dynamic organization.

• Collaborates with Executive Leadership to identify, develop, and advance strategies that enhance

the value proposition of care delivery across CCH.

• Guides the growth and development of nursing leadership (individually and collectively) through

mentoring, shared decision making, problem solving and individual and team development plans.

Strategic Planning

• Develops, implements, and comprehensive system Nursing Strategic plan that aligns to the system

key Purposes and Objectives.

• Develops and articulates a vision for nursing that includes defined strategies and outcomes for

nursing practice and professional development.

• Actively participating in strategic planning processes for the organization, developing programs

and services that address health care needs.

• Translates the strategic goals into tactical plans for nursing and other clinical

areas.

• Provides leadership in developing the plan for the recruitment and retention of nursing,

ensuring enough qualified staff members are available to meet the needs of patients.

Effective Patient Care

• Interacts with the Board, management, medical staff and other organizational leaders in

representing and advocating for the delivery of the highest quality patient care and professional
nursing practice.

• Provides leadership in development, implementation and evaluation of organizational mechanisms

and systems that impact the delivery of quality patient care.

• Proactively analyzes and interprets data, compared to appropriate metrics and provides direction

to clinical leadership as warranted.
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Implements and supports a nursing care delivery system that facilitates quality patient care and
the effective use of human, financial and technological resources.

• Develops and maintains a professional practice model that supports nursing collaboration with

physicians and other clinical disciplines.

• Leads and contributes to a long-term comprehensive workforce development plan working with

internal and external stakeholders to develop plans for future clinical and leadership development.

• Ensures systems are in place that enforce/reinforce shared responsibilities for delivering

desired outcomes.

• Demonstrates and communicates a commitment to performance improvement through systematic outcome

monitoring of both administrative and clinical data affecting patient care, resource management and
professional development.

Quality, Practice and Environment

• Creates the infrastructure and process for developing patient care programs, policies and

procedures, ensuring that they address how patients’ nursing care needs are identified and met.

• Ensures nursing compliance with regulatory, accrediting and legislative mandates.
• Develops an integrated and strategic approach to systems, processes, and tools to enhance staff

efficiency, foster further consideration, increase reliability, and improve performance.

• Provides alignment for the successful development of CCH nursing leadership focused on Quality

Patient Experience, Clinical Growth, and Financial Goals.

• Partners with other clinical leaders to ensure that patient care is delivered according to

industry leading practice standards using evidence-based practice guiding principles.

Clinical Nursing Practice

• Ensures excellence in patient care delivery and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes current “best practice” information on the delivery of nursing care.
• Defines the processes for developing, reviewing and approving all nursing policies and

procedures, standards of patient care and standards of nursing practice.

• Collaborates with the Medical Executive Committee regarding policies and practices related to

the management of patient care.

• Creates professional nursing service expectations that achieve that expected patient experience,

support the recruitment, retention and medical staff partnerships.

• Fosters an adaptive culture that embrace innovation and continuous improvement while managing

change initiatives within the nursing divisions

Education & Research

• Develops and maintains systems that ensure the appropriate orientation and ongoing education of

clinical staff.

• Establishes and maintains professional liaisons with educational institutions to promote the

exchange of resources and collaboration between service and education.

• Creates an environment that values and engages nursing research in the development of best

practices for the design of policies and procedures, standards of care and clinical
decision-making.

Reporting Relationship
Reports to Executive Chief Clinical Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field
  from an accredited college or university
  
  
  • A current and valid Licensed Registered Professional Nursing in the State of Illinois no later
  than two (2) weeks prior to starting employment
  
  
  • Seven (7) years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a large hospital or health care
  system to include three (3) years of senior management experience or above

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of Nursing Management experience, preferably in a senior leadership role such
  as a Chief Nursing Officer

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• In-depth knowledge of nursing and nursing administration.
• Working knowledge of hospital organization and operations, administrative standards, regulations

and practices within three months of job assignment.

• A thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations including the IDPH

Administrative Code, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, The Joint Commission, Hospital Licensing
Act and Annual Patient Safety Goals

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of

staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary for interfacing with management at all levels of the

organization, building relationships within CCHHS and with external agencies

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and

tasks

• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking,

and conflict management/resolution skills

• Excellent program development, management, and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Provides care to patient population in accordance with the current State of Illinois Nursing

Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care and clinical area specific
standards.

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to express ideas and views effectively and persuasively in hospital staff and

public.

• Ability to gather and analyze data to make appropriate and effective decisions.
• Ability to participate in recruiting, developing and motivating people.
• Ability to evaluate the broad perspective of issues in terms of consequences and scope when

planning for the future and responding to problems

• Demonstrates respect and sensitivity for cultural diversity and working with employees,

co-workers, patients, clients of diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to prepare written material for internal or external use

Physical and Environmental Demands

This 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with Cook County Health, 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 must :

• Meet 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

OR

A 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 INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

“Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings 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”.

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  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.

*CCH 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.