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The Program Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Program Manager, Nursing leads complex planning and implementation of projects and ongoing programs that support the achievement of Northwestern Medicine and the division’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of project management (including change management) and leadership principles and tools to develop multi-disciplinary work plans, understand and manage stakeholders, coordinate internal and external resources necessary to execute on plans, develop and implement communication plans, and establish leadership and stakeholder forums to communicate regularly about progress, risks and escalating decisions.  This includes providing options and recommendations for mitigation strategies and necessary decisions.
• Develop and maintain collaborative, productive relationships with clients and team members, proactively linking individuals from multiple disciplines and business units to achieve desired outcomes in the appropriate forums (e.g., work groups, 1:1 meetings, small group meetings, etc.).  Create a culture of psychological safety among team members from all disciplines, departments and business units.  Support medical directors, operations leadership and staff as appropriate.
• Make recommendations for and execute on agreed upon process improvement projects that improve efficiency and mitigate departmental or institutional risk using quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis, root cause analysis and/or DMAIC methodology.
• Summarize information verbally and in writing (e.g., email, PowerPoint, etc.) in different ways for different audiences with the goal of advancing the project with every conversation and meeting.  For all audiences, present data clearly, concisely and with proposed interpretation (what is the data telling us?).
• Serve as an informal leader in the department/division, a willing resource for team members and a supportive partner to the clinical staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

Business expertise

• Working knowledge in the principles and tools of project management, including change management.
• Ability to lead and influence effectively without direct authority.
• Ability to effectively apply the principles of change management while leading.
• Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Outlook and the EMR.
• Attentive to detail and reviews own and others’ work for accuracy

Problem solving

• Effectively balances multiple priorities, seeking guidance when in doubt.
• Calmly and easily responds to changes in work environment, delays or unexpected events.
• Provides guidance and supervision to team members by problem solving complex situations.

Interactions/interpersonal skills

• NMHC Performance Leadership Competencies (from performance management system)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers, internal and external to NM.
• Projects confidence, professionalism, interest and optimism when leading others in the workplace; guided by the servant leadership philosophy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for patients and their families, as outlined in the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Patient Confidentiality policy.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare management or related field
• Three years in a healthcare provider environment or MBA or MHA; experience managing complex projects
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Current clinical license in the state in which the hospital resides, if applicable
• Specialty certification preferred

Preferred:

• MBA or MHA
• Financial Performance experience 
• Strata experience preferred

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.