Nurse Educator: Clinical Practice & Frontline Quality Lead

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to lead quality and educational initiatives across Medical Surgical, Float and IMCU units. The role champions evidence-based practice, safety, and professional development at the front-line.

Responsibilities include coordinating education, supporting certification, reviewing dashboards, and collaborating with leadership to implement clinical improvements aligned with NM values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master’s in Nursing or plan to obtain within 4 years.
• Registered Nursing license in Illinois.
• Certification in related clinical area or plan to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements education opportunities for staff based on needs and goals.
• Supports staff to pursue specialty certification and tracks progress.
• Reviews unit/division quality dashboards and develops action plans with stakeholders.
• Monitors quality data with operational management and addresses safety issues.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical practice

Quality improvement

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MSN or progress toward within 4 years

Illinois RN license

Certification in related clinical area

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to lead quality and educational initiatives across Medical Surgical, Float and IMCU units. The role champions evidence-based practice, safety, and professional development at the front-line.

Responsibilities include coordinating education, supporting certification, reviewing dashboards, and collaborating with leadership to implement clinical improvements aligned with NM values.