Registered Nurse-Clinical Practice Specialist Full Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Clinical Practice Specialist, focusing on quality clinical practice and professional development. This full-time night role emphasizes leadership, education, and safety in patient care. Be part of a dedicated team committed to improving healthcare outcomes.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical experience required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Develops educational opportunities and supports staff in achieving specialty certification.
• Implements safety education activities and mentors staff.
• Participates in research and translates findings into clinical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse-Clinical Practice Specialist Full Time Nights

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Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare across the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.

Job Description

The Clinical Practice Specialist embodies the mission, vision, and values of NM, adhering to our Code of Ethics and Compliance Program, and complies with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

This role leads efforts to ensure quality clinical practice and professional development at the front line.

Responsibilities

1. Quality: Develops educational opportunities based on needs assessments, departmental and system goals, and new clinical programs. Supports staff in achieving specialty certification, reviews unit dashboards, monitors quality reports, and leads clinical process improvements.
2. Culture of Safety: Implements safety education activities, reviews policies, participates in staff evaluations related to clinical competence, and mentors staff to address knowledge gaps.
3. Evidence-based Practice/Research: Identifies and mentors EBP projects, participates in research, and assists in translating research into clinical practice guidelines.
4. Shared Leadership: Attends various unit and hospital leadership meetings and participates in committees and projects.
5. Fiscal Stewardship: Evaluates new products, recommends improvements, and manages resources efficiently.
6. Annual Competency/Orientation/Retention: Leads orientation content review, participates in new employee onboarding, monitors goal progress, and develops educational plans.
7. Education: Provides informal and formal education, incorporates organizational values into content, and maintains visibility across shifts.
8. Leadership: Advocates for patients and staff, develops policies, collaborates on quality initiatives, and serves as a nursing consultant for practice advancement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master's in Nursing or to be obtained within 4 years
• Illinois RN license
• Related clinical certification (or to be obtained)
• 3-5 years of clinical experience
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your well-being. Please visit our Benefits section for details.