Clinical Nurse Leader | Labor & Delivery

Gundersen Health SystemLa Crosse, WI
$93,288Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nursing is seeking a motivated and transformational leader with a passion for Maternal Child patients to fill the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) or CNL Fellow role supporting the Labor and Delivery unit. This role supports nursing practice and patient outcomes for patients on the Labor and Delivery Unit. The CNL is responsible for overseeing the care of a cohort of patients and assuring optimal care coordination and outcomes for their area of responsibility. The role provides clinical leadership at the point of care and is vital in mitigating risks for our patients, promoting effective communication across disciplines and guiding nurses to continually grow in their practice. As transformational leaders, CNLs use change management and process improvement skills to close gaps in care systems. Act as a change agent and advocate while participating in both unit-based and system-wide improvement work and projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
  • Must graduate with a master’s degree in nursing and obtain CNL certification within 3 years
  • RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
  • Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant RN experience working in Labor and Delivery.
  • Ideal candidate will have >1-year prior CNL experience in an acute setting
  • Skills that will help you be successful in this role include leadership, professionalism, organization, accountability, and collaboration
  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Responsibilities

  • Fulfill a 1.0 FTE; full-time, salaried position
  • Supports nursing practice and patient outcomes for patients on the Labor and Delivery Unit.
  • Overseeing the care of a cohort of patients and assuring optimal care coordination and outcomes for their area of responsibility.
  • Provides clinical leadership at the point of care and is vital in mitigating risks for our patients, promoting effective communication across disciplines and guiding nurses to continually grow in their practice.
  • Uses change management and process improvement skills to close gaps in care systems.
  • Act as a change agent and advocate while participating in both unit-based and system-wide improvement work and projects.

Benefits

  • Starting annual salary for a Clinical Nurse Leader is $93,288/year + MORE for experience; for a Clinical Nurse Leader Fellow, starting pay is $88,795.20
  • Be an influential and motivational leader as you have a hand in guiding nursing practice
  • Autonomy in how you approach your work
  • Be a key voice in nursing leadership and represent nursing at a system level
  • This position allows you to learn about the organization in a different way with the opportunity to connect with cross-functional teams, allowing you to see the bigger picture of healthcare
  • Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
  • Top rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
  • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
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