Vice President of Operations and Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

General Summary:

The Vice President of Operations and Associate Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for all clinical and non-clinical activities and employees at the Lurie Downers Grove campus.  The Vice President of Operations and Associate Chief Nursing Officer will lead execution management, financial performance and oversight of all operational components of the Downers Grove campus in accordance with a strategy aligned with that of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Essential Job Functions:

• Has 24/7 accountability for all day-to-day hospital operations for the Lurie Children’s Downers Grove campus.  Oversees all nursing operations and provides direction for the planning, coordination and evaluation of systems and processes that support safe and effective patient care, in collaboration with the Associate Chief Medical Officer, Downers Grove.

• Serves as a liaison to non-clinical operations, such as finance, human resources, information management, etc., ensuring excellence, quality and safety management, workforce engagement, patient and family experience, financial performance, efficiency and commitment to the overall mission of Lurie Children’s Hospital.

• Serves as the key leader in the campus activation readiness, including staff planning, in coordination with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Clinical Officer / Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Design & Construction team.

• Accountable for hospital financial performance, including operating budget, expense management, and productivity targets.

• Partner with system finance leaders to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and variance mitigation plans.

• Engages with family advisory council and other local stakeholders to serve community needs and advance Lurie Children’s strategic priorities.

• Directly accountable for site regulatory compliance, accreditation, licensure requirements and all site-based operations.

• Works with Lurie Children’s Medical Group leadership on physician engagement and business development with local pediatricians.

• Serves as key ambassador for the Hospital within the local community. Support community benefit initiatives and outreach efforts aligned with organizational priorities.

• Works with Lurie Children’s leadership team on community engagement, establishing and maintaining relationships with government officials.

• Activation lead on all building projects including clinical activation readiness in alignment with regulatory standards.

• Ensure timely identification and mitigation of operational and clinical risks.

• The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write and administer performance evaluations.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required in Nursing or related healthcare field; doctorate preferred.

• Current RN license in the State of Illinois.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible healthcare experience with at least 5 years at a senior leadership level.

• Demonstrated competence in building and maintaining stakeholder trust including physicians, donors and community.

• Ability to act independently and proactively and to effectively manage multiple priorities.

• Strong oral and written communicator with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with trustees, legislators, other healthcare organizations and community leaders.,

Education

Pay Range

$300,000-$365,000 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org