Clinical Nurse Leader: Care Coordinator & Quality Advocate

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) in Grand Rapids, MI. This master's-prepared RN will serve as a clinical leader and care coordinator within the PMU, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care with 24-hour accountability.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The CNL will lead care delivery, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development, partnering with physicians, APPs, therapists, social workers, and other team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) with emphasis in the Clinical Nurse Leader role and associated competencies.
• Current RN license; CNL certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design, integrate, evaluate, and oversee care for individuals, families, and patient populations within a designated microsystem.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care and consultation for complex clinical situations.
• Utilize evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, promote health, and reduce risk.
• Develop partnerships with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate care across multiple disciplines and care settings.
• Facilitate effective communication among healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Delegate and manage clinical resources while promoting accountability and quality outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Care coordination

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Mentoring

EMR systems

Education

MSN in Clinical Nurse Leader

RN license

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) in Grand Rapids, MI. This master's-prepared RN will serve as a clinical leader and care coordinator within the PMU, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care with 24-hour accountability.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The CNL will lead care delivery, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development, partnering with physicians, APPs, therapists, social workers, and other team