Adult Inpatient Clinical Practice Leader (RN)

Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to lead quality clinical practice and staff development at the front-line. The role emphasizes education, safety, and professional growth, working with inter-professional teams to implement evidence-based improvements across units.

The specialist will mentor staff, support specialty certifications, and participate in LDOC/CNLC leadership activities while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master's in Nursing (or plan to obtain within 4 years) preferred.
• Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification per American Heart Association.
• Certification in related clinical area or plan to obtain when eligible.
• 3-5 years of experience in a clinical area.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and implements education opportunities for staff derived from needs assessments and system goals.
• Supports staff to seek/maintain specialty certification and monitors progress.
• Reviews unit/division dashboard data to identify quality and practice improvements; leads action plans.
• Monitors quality data with the operational manager and develops safety/quality improvements.
• Leads inter-professional teams for unit/division and hospital-wide process improvement.
• Plans and evaluates division-specific learning activities to improve safety; conducts unit-based policy reviews.
• Provides input on staff evaluations related to clinical competence and rounds to coach staff.
• Mentors in Evidence-Based Practice projects and implementation of guidelines.
• Attends unit leadership and committee meetings and participates in shared leadership activities.
• Collaborates with leadership and physicians to advance nursing practice and quality initiatives.

Conocimientos

3-5 years of clinical experience

BLS certification

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing (or to obtain within 4 years)

Registered Nursing license (IL)

Certification in related clinical area

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to lead quality clinical practice and staff development at the front-line. The role emphasizes education, safety, and professional growth, working with inter-professional teams to implement evidence-based improvements across units.

The specialist will mentor staff, support specialty certifications, and participate in LDOC/CNLC leadership activities while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.