CLINICAL NURSE LEADER

Cook County•Chicago, IL

16d

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) provides patient care, clinical consultation, mentorship, staff and patient education, policy and education authorship and clinical, research and evidence-based practice expertise within the Department of Nursing. The CNL identifies, develops, implements and evaluates process and performance improvement plans in the provision of patient care and Nursing clinical practice. In collaboration, leads the adherence to regulatory compliance and progression to quality and clinical excellence. As a staff resource, the CNL provides clinical expertise in complex clinical settings and develops, implements and evaluates Nursing education as a component of Nursing competency and continual process and performance improvement. The CNL are clinical and practice experts seek opportunities to create patient care optimization and efficiency while continually focused on quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college or university, is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Licensed as Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment, is required.
Three (3) years of full-time relevant clinical nursing experience is required.
Two (2) years of nursing leadership experience is required.
Prior experience improving the quality and safety outcomes for patients, is required.
Must possess an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Must provide certification at time of interview)
Additional certification(s) required based on clinical department:(Must provide certification at time of interview)
Peri-Operative and Emergency Department: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Adult Critical Care: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Maternal Child: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
Ambulatory: Ambulatory Nursing-Board Certification (AMB-BC) or other relevant American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognized certification and prior experience working in a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) setting
Must be able to travel to all CCH affiliates on an as needed basis, is required.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, is preferred.
Evidence of advanced nursing coursework in pathophysiology, clinical assessment, finance management and healthcare systems leadership is preferred.
Clinical Nurse Leader certification is preferred.
National Certification in the clinical area of expertise for which the individual will be working is preferred.
Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care and clinical consultation within an area of clinical expertise.
Works in collaboration with other Clinical Nurse Leaders, Nursing staff and other members of the interprofessional care team to ensure optimal patient care and Nursing practice to improve the quality of care through ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes.
Mentors Nursing staff to support transition from novice to expert Nursing practice.
Educates patients and staff with a goal of adoption and acceptance of information and incorporation into patient care or Nursing practice.
Creates and implements policies, patient education materials, staff education and other materials to support excellence in Nursing practice and patient care.
Participates in and/or leads clinical research and evidence-based practice changes.
Participates and leads the development, implementation, and evaluation process and performance plans.
Leads or participates in celebrating success in the Department of Nursing.
Serves on and/or leads, departmental, divisional or system-wide committees.
Leads and/or participates in educational needs assessment of staff and in staff competency validation and education.
Serves as a resource and/or mentor to staff nurses, charge nurses and nurse preceptors.
Oversees the work of nurse clinicians and educators.
Participates in student education with established academic affiliates.
Leads and/or participates in efforts to maximize efforts around quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
Assists and/or leads professional Nursing staff professional development by assessing, implementing and evaluating staff learning and supporting Nursing staffs’ professional growth.
Plans, develops, implements and evaluates Nursing orientation.
Contributes to the Nurse Coordinator or Director of Nursing annual and episodic review of staff performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.