Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) - Pediatric Specialty Clinic

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Practice Leader to enhance patient care in the Pediatric Specialty Clinic. This role requires a seasoned nurse leader with a Master's or Doctorate in Nursing, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and experiences. As a pivotal figure, you will lead staff education, implement evidence-based practices, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous Employer Contributions

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing required.
• Current, valid nursing license in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Leads quality and process improvements in patient care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Quality Improvement

Staff Education

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Tools

Computer Software Applications

Job description

Position Specific Summary

The Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) for the Pediatric Specialty Clinic is an expert clinician and nurse leader with a master’s in nursing or doctorate in nursing practice degree.

The CPL leads clinical care delivery within a healthcare setting at the clinical microsystem level (i.e., small, interdependent group who works together to provide care for a specific group of patients, embedded in larger organization) such as aninpatient-unit, clinical service line, or ambulatory service focuses on improving patient outcomes, patient experience, reducing costs, and enhancing revenue through the assimilation and application of evidence-based information to design, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Staff Education: Leads and provides unit-based staff education and development
• Quality: Leads quality and process improvements
• Patient and family-centered care: Models and ensures Patient and Family-Centered Care

The Clinical Practice Leader improves the quality of patient care and enhances unit effectiveness by:

• Promoting critical thinking and innovation in nursing practice and patient care
• Leading and supporting a culture of evidence-based practice and research
• Implementing effective decision making and productively managing change
• Leading interdisciplinary collaboration and team work
• Collaborating with care coordinators, navigators, specialty nurses, and social workers to facilitate patient care and transitions across the continuum

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, day shift
Location: University of Iowa Health Care
P&S Pay Scale:https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure-b

Benefit Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions
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Education orEquivalency Required:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing required. If Master's/Doctorate Degree is in related field, Baccalaureate in Nursing required

Required Qualifications:

• Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa
• Considerable clinical experience (minimum 3-5 years) in pediatric specialty care
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience with:
  • Staff education and development
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Outcomes based practice and quality improvement
• Demonstrates strong leadership including:
  • Analytical thinking/problem solving
  • Self-starter and motivated; takes initiative
  • Serves as change agent; leads change process including implementation of EBP
  • Motivates/influences others
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates team leadership
• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate issues professionally, yet assertively and persuasively
• Demonstrates excellent written communication skills
• Role models professional practice and has reputation for clinical and service excellence
• Certification in relevant clinical specialty or role
• Proficient in computer software applications

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of clinical experience in the ambulatory setting
• Certification: (Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - Certification by the Commission on Nurse Certification
• Experience working in a large academic medical center
• Member/active participation in professional organization(s)
• Experience with Nursing Research
• Experience creating/managing microsystems of care

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at [e-mail]

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Clinical Practice Leader
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Megan Garton
• Contact Email: [e-mail]