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.

This program manager must be a licensed RN, and will be work from the main hospital campus. After completion of a successful 90 day probation, may work 1 day per week remotely as an option. Some weekends and off shift hours may be required to conduct special events.

General Summary:    

The Wellbeing Program Manager will be responsible for the collaborative leadership of assigned projects involving the Nursing and Allied Health Wellbeing Program. The position supports the design, development, implementation, and continued evolution of a proactive strategy for an innovative health and well-being program focused on enhancing health and wellness through assessment, infrastructure, education, and intervention. The Program Manager works in collaboration with a broad group of stakeholders and interprofessional teams to promote a culture of wellbeing throughout the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for overall project management operational support to address the wellbeing needs of Nursing and Allied Health

• Supports Director of Equity and Wellbeing in implementation of holistic programming designed to develop skills, behaviors and systems that enhance the wellbeing of our staff and decrease barriers to work-life integration and professional satisfaction.

• Supports the ongoing assessment and tracking of projects. Compiles summaries of participant data and class attendance inventories to ensure proper detailed program evaluation. 

• Coordinates wellbeing programing including speakers, consultants, training, vendors, and other programing needs. Manages multiple projects with deadlines and competing priorities independently.
• Promotes and communicates organization’s priorities about wellbeing and directs staff to appropriate internal and external resources (via rounding, social media, SharePoint site, etc.)

• Assists in the development of budget, policies, and procedures relevant to the operation of wellbeing initiatives.

• Supports research opportunities and work collaboratively across discipline when appropriate to improve wellbeing assessment.
• Applies nursing expertise and a strong understanding of clinical practice and nursing shift workflows to assess operational needs. Designs, implements, and support wellbeing programming that is clinically relevant, accessible across shifts, and responsive to the day-to-day demands of nursing practice.

• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in nursing required ; Master's degree in nursing, health education, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

• RN License Required. Certificate/Certifications in any professional wellbeing skills/behavior training and project management preferred.

Years of Relevant Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in leadership and or health/ wellness program development.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Outlook, Teams, Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and PowerBI, Preferred proficiency with Redcap, and familiarity with maintaining project dashboards or using data analysis software (Qualtrics).

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, an ability to engage a wide variety of people at all levels of the organization

• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to maintain a growth mindset, empathic approach to critical conversations/situations, preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work under pressure while maintaining healthy boundaries

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience launching an enterprise-wide program.
• Knowledge of varying cultural and trauma-sensitive well-being norms
• Demonstrated ability to work with and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills

• Experience working with healthcare workers or in the healthcare/hospital setting or other experience with professional caregivers.
• Familiarity with metrics to analyze the effectiveness and impact of organizational well-being programs.

Education

Pay Range

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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. 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.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  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. 

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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