Clinical Nurse Leader or Fellow | Orthopedic Unit
About The Position
The Department of Nursing is seeking a motivated, transformational leader with a passion for orthopedic patients to serve as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) or CNL Fellow supporting the Orthopedic Unit. This full-time, salaried, 1.0 FTE role supports nursing practice and patient outcomes. The CNL oversees care for a cohort of patients and ensures effective care coordination and optimal outcomes within their area of responsibility. The role provides clinical leadership at the point of care, helps mitigate patient risks, promotes communication across disciplines, and guides nurses in their professional practice. CNLs use change management and process improvement skills to address gaps in care systems and act as change agents and advocates through unit-based and system-wide improvement work. The position collaborates with the Orthopedic Unit Leadership Team, a group of 15 or more CNLs and CNL Fellows, clinicians, frontline staff, and support departments. The typical schedule is normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to support a 24/7 team. The position offers autonomy, a voice in nursing leadership, opportunities to work with cross-functional teams, and career development support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Must graduate with a master’s degree in nursing and obtain CNL certification within 3 years.
- RN licensure to practice in Wisconsin upon hire.
- Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant RN experience.
- Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
- Leadership, professionalism, organization, accountability, and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred.
- Orthopedic experience is a plus.
- More than 1 year of prior CNL experience in an acute setting is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Support nursing practice and patient outcomes for patients on the Orthopedic Unit.
- Oversee the care of a cohort of patients and ensure care coordination and optimal outcomes.
- Provide clinical leadership at the point of care.
- Help mitigate patient risks and promote effective communication across disciplines.
- Guide nurses in continually growing their practice.
- Use change management and process improvement skills to close gaps in care systems.
- Act as a change agent and advocate in unit-based and system-wide improvement work and projects.
- Collaborate with the Orthopedic Unit Leadership Team, CNLs and CNL Fellows, clinicians, frontline staff, and support departments.
Benefits
- Access to the Career Development Center.
- Tuition Investment Program.
- Retirement plan.
- Healthcare benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
