Clinical Nurse Leader- Behavioral Health

UVA Health System • Charlottesville, VA

316d • $89,523 - $143,228

About The Position

Nurses at UVA Health conduct evidence-based practice within a structure that allows point-of-care clinicians to drive questions and solutions, with support from the larger structure of science, quality improvement and evidence-based practice. As a member of the Unit-Based Leadership (UBL) team, the clinical nurse leader (CNL) is responsible for supporting nursing professional practice through professional development, evidence-based practice, and unit-based quality improvement for one or more microsystem. The CNL trains, coaches and supports nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team to elevate professional practice in a manner consistent with organizational (UVA Health) standards, workflows, processes and strategic outcomes. Practice is aligned with AACN CNL competencies, with the following focus areas: Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), and Unit-based Quality improvement (QI).

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of experience as a registered nurse working in a relevant practice area.
• VA nursing license.
• CNL certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical processes and programs that engage nurses in lifelong learning.
• Provide ongoing assessment, evaluation and prioritization of unit-based triggers for evidence-based approaches.
• Collaborate with UBL, unit nurses, and other stakeholders to identify, evaluate and implement evidence-based solutions.
• Monitor new hires to evaluate progress toward competency goals and share information with UBLs.
• Coach and mentor nurses in ongoing clinical learning, continuing education, and national certifications.
• Maintain knowledge of high priority microsystem strategic outcomes and desired benchmarks.
• Direct Clin 1s to NRP projects that reflect unit strategic goals.
• Lead or coach others in leading a regular nursing research journal club.
• Ensure clinical improvements are categorized correctly and processes are followed according to standards.
• Provide direction to UBL regarding quality improvement, performance improvement, evidence-based practice and research.
• Assist UBL with identification of root causes and implementation of evidence-based solutions.
• Participate regularly in UVA Nursing Professional Governance at the microsystem and organizational level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree