Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - Ambulatory Childrens

UVA Health System • Newcomb Hall, VA

86d • $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

• Continually develops, implements, and evaluates clinical processes and programs that engage nurses in lifelong learning to maintain competencies and learn new skills.
• Provides ongoing assessment, evaluation and prioritization of unit-based triggers that would benefit from an evidence-based approach to problem solving and practice change.
• Works collaboratively with the UBL to proactively and reactively address quality and safety concerns on the unit.
• Monitors new hires to evaluate progress toward competency goals, sharing this information with UBLs.
• Coaches and mentors nurses in ongoing clinical learning, continuing education, and national certifications.
• Maintains knowledge of high priority microsystem strategic outcomes, desired benchmarks, practice patterns, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Directs Clin 1s to NRP projects that reflect unit strategic goals.
• Mentors Clin 1s in EBP projects.
• Leads or coaches others in leading a regular nursing research journal club.
• Ensures that clinical improvements are correctly categorized and that processes for each are followed in accordance with standards and policies of UVA Health.
• Provides direction to UBL regarding delineation of quality improvement, performance improvement, evidence-based practice and research.
• Assists UBL with identification of root causes and implementation of evidence-based and education-related solutions.
• Regular participant in UVA Nursing Professional Governance at the microsystem and organizational level.
• Seeks regular feedback from nurses, UBL and other clinical collaborators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Long-term and Short-term Disability.
• Retirement Savings.
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Certification and education support.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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