RN - Clinical Nursing Practice Specialist
About The Position
The Clinical Nursing Practice Specialist is a shared position requiring the nurse to hold another part-time clinical nurse role in a different department within the Carle Health system. The specialist is a high-performing clinical nurse with knowledge of the nursing process, the Illinois Nursing Practice Act, and the scope and standards of nursing. The role advances and maintains best nursing practices across a variety of practice settings by developing strong structures and processes through policy management and standardization of nursing procedures. The specialist coordinates and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement best practices and improve patient outcomes and experience. The schedule is flexible to meet the primary department’s scheduling needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- National nursing certification within six months; certification varies.
- Nursing work experience.
- Must hold another part-time clinical nurse role in a different department within the Carle Health system.
Responsibilities
- Advance nursing practice across Carle Health in acute, ambulatory, procedural, and community practice settings.
- Foster implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures in clinical areas of expertise to establish standards for nursing practice.
- Use new clinical evidence to update nursing policy, practice, and workflow.
- Assist in standardizing practice across Carle Health sites, as appropriate and in alignment with best practices.
- Work extensively with unit partnership councils, professional governance councils, and other collaborative groups to address practice concerns and improve patient outcomes and experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
