PICU Clinical Practice Specialist: Evidence-Based Care Leader

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Education opportunities

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to optimize care delivery through evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement. You will lead practice changes, mentor teams, and analyze data to achieve high‑quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, supporting staff with education, and aligning initiatives with regulatory priorities. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• BSN and MSN (or related health-field) required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience; PICU preferred.
• Current RN licensure; ACLS, PALS, and BLS per requirements; ANCC/Magnet cert or focus cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to improve care.
• Leads quality and safety initiatives using root-cause analysis and outcome measures.
• Mentors interdisciplinary teams and translates evidence into practice.
• Provides consultation and coaching for patients with complex needs.

Skills

PICU experience

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN

MSN or related field

Tools

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to optimize care delivery through evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement. You will lead practice changes, mentor teams, and analyze data to achieve high‑quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, supporting staff with education, and aligning initiatives with regulatory priorities. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.