Healthcare Operations Specialist

Hiring Department: Nursing Resource Office

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023106

Posting Close Date: February 1, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

Salary: $130,000 - $165,000

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary

The Healthcare Operations Specialist requires a depth of knowledge and expertise in the area of Healthcare Operations, clinical practice, and associated technology. Responsible for working within the department of Patient Care Services to provide operational leadership and support. Provides expertise in synthesizing data from operational, clinical, and technology databases with an added ability to transform data into actionable insights and recommendations for improvements in operations within the department and throughout the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as an authority, provide expertise, and perform highly specialized work assignments in the areas of computer science, information science, nursing and informatics theory related to nursing practice, education, administration and research – in collaboration with other clinical informatics specialists.
• Plan and execute complex projects related to but not limited to: operational efficiency, nursing workforce optimization, nursing productivity and technology solutions in healthcare.
• Serve as a Healthcare Operations ‘consultant’; Translating operational information between nursing at all levels and systems engineers, analysts or designers using a variety of techniques focused on improving outcomes.
• Provides expertise to acquire, manage, analyze and generate complex data reports from clinical, administrative, financial databases with the outcome of improving operational outcomes.
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an academic health care setting
• Five (5) yeas experience in Healthcare Administration, with strong Data Analytics skills.
• Proficient communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor that promote effective interaction with multi-disciplinary health care providers, academic departments, vendors, and others
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools and varied healthcare computer applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare Operations consulting experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare/Business Administration or related field preferred
• Specialty Certification preferred or within two years of hire

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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