PICU Quality & Evidence-Based Nurse Leader

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Job summary

UVA Health seeks a dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to drive quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives. You will partner with clinical leaders across nursing, quality, and operations to translate data into action and measurable outcomes in a high-acuity pediatric environment.

This newly structured, PICU-exclusive role emphasizes influencing practice, leading improvement projects, and shaping system-wide care improvements while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing is required.
• At least 2 years of RN experience in a relevant practice area.
• VA nursing license and CNL certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting evidence-based practice initiatives within the PICU.
• Driving quality improvement and patient safety projects from planning through implementation.
• Analyzing clinical and operational performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborating with nursing leadership, physicians, analysts, and quality improvement professionals.
• Facilitating change management efforts and supporting adoption of best practices.
• Serving as a trusted resource for frontline staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participating in unit huddles, operational meetings, and collaborative improvement activities.
• Helping connect quality metrics, patient outcomes, and performance improvement strategies.
• Supporting care initiatives involving high-acuity critical care pediatric populations.

Skills

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Nursing leadership

Data analysis

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

UVA Health seeks a dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to drive quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives. You will partner with clinical leaders across nursing, quality, and operations to translate data into action and measurable outcomes in a high-acuity pediatric environment.

This newly structured, PICU-exclusive role emphasizes influencing practice, leading improvement projects, and shaping system-wide care improvements while maintaining a