Clinical Practice Specialist: OR & Endo RN (MSN Preferred)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist RN to lead education, quality improvement, and professional development across units. This role travels between facilities to support OR/Endo nursing staff, aligns staff education with system goals, and drives evidence-based practice adoption.

The position emphasizes staff coaching, policy review, and participation in leadership councils, with a focus on clinical excellence and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Develops and implements staff education aligned to needs and system goals.
• Supports staff to seek/maintain specialty certification.
• Reviews dashboards and develops action plans with stakeholders.
• Monitors quality data and leads process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements education opportunities for staff identified through needs assessments, departmental and system goals.
• Leads quality initiatives and supported by professional practice and development teams.
• Provides input into staff evaluations related to clinical competence.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Education/Staff Development

Quality Improvement

Interprofessional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MSN/Master of Science in Nursing

Illinois RN License

Clinical Certification (related area)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist RN to lead education, quality improvement, and professional development across units. This role travels between facilities to support OR/Endo nursing staff, aligns staff education with system goals, and drives evidence-based practice adoption.

The position emphasizes staff coaching, policy review, and participation in leadership councils, with a focus on clinical excellence and patient safety.