Wellbeing Program Manager

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.

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

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.

Project management experience related to well being promotion and data tracking and analysis experience is strongly preferred.

This is a M-F day shift role with a flexible start time. There may be infrequent instances where working a night shift or weekend is required to meet project/event needs and gain exposure to all staff.

Essential Job Functions:

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

• Supports Director of Equity & 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, podcast)

• 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.

• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A Bachelors degree in health education, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.

• Certifications in any professional wellbeing skills/behavior training (mindfulness, coaching, etc.) preferred.

• 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 mind-set, 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

Bachelor's Degree: Health Administration (Required)

Pay Range

$76,960.00-$125,840.00 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.

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