Adult Critical Care Nursing Practice Leader

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Term life insurance $50K

Two above-market pension plans

Paid time off 208 hours/year

Extended illness bank 64 hours/year

9 paid holidays

Parental leave 3 weeks

Adoption assistance up to $5k

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University seeks an Adult Critical Care Nursing Practice Specialist (NPS) to lead clinical nursing practice and care delivery across the organization. This RN role informs standards, governance, and system initiatives, driving safety, quality, and equity in patient care.

The NPS collaborates with nursing development, environment leadership, and interprofessional colleagues to translate evidence into practice, align with policies, and promote regulatory readiness and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing or current enrollment in a Masters in Nursing.
• 3 years of RN experience in a related clinical area.
• RN license in good standing and BLS certification.
• Nursing professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and systems leadership to advance nursing practice and care delivery.
• Lead practice standard development, policy revision, and regulatory readiness.
• Drive quality and safety improvements through data analysis and RCA-type reviews.
• Guide practice changes and ensure alignment with evidence and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to enhance patient care, safety, and equity.

Skills

Quality management

Data literacy

RN scope of practice

EBP models

Nursing professional certification

BLS (AHA)

Education

Masters degree in Nursing or current enrollment in a Masters in Nursing

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University seeks an Adult Critical Care Nursing Practice Specialist (NPS) to lead clinical nursing practice and care delivery across the organization. This RN role informs standards, governance, and system initiatives, driving safety, quality, and equity in patient care.

The NPS collaborates with nursing development, environment leadership, and interprofessional colleagues to translate evidence into practice, align with policies, and promote regulatory readiness and