RN Clinical Practice Lead & Education Innovator

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to lead quality of care, staff education, and clinical practice improvements across frontline teams. The role supports certification efforts and assesses dashboards to drive improvement through professional development and evidence-based practice.

The incumbent will collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians and other professionals to implement safety and quality initiatives, while coaching staff and aligning with NM values and

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN or equivalent must be obtained within 4 years.
• Illinois RN license required.
• BLS certification mandatory.
• 3–5 years of clinical area experience.
• Certification in related clinical area (or eligibility to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements education opportunities for staff identified through needs assessments, departmental and system goals and new/expanded clinical programs.
• Monitors & trends quality report data with operational manager for clinical quality/safety issues and develops action plans.
• Leads/facilitates inter-professional teams for unit/division based and house-wide clinical process improvement.
• Plans, implements, evaluates division specific learning activities to improve safety, including simulations.
• Participates in Staff RN Peer Review process and unit leadership activities.

Skills

BLS Certification

Clinical Leadership

Staff Education

Quality Improvement

Interprofessional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's in Science in Nursing or to obtain within 4 years of assuming role

Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois

Certified in related clinical area or to obtain when eligible

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to lead quality of care, staff education, and clinical practice improvements across frontline teams. The role supports certification efforts and assesses dashboards to drive improvement through professional development and evidence-based practice.

The incumbent will collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians and other professionals to implement safety and quality initiatives, while coaching staff and aligning with NM values and