Clinical Practice Specialist

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

9d•$44 - $66

About The Position

To plan and coordinate care to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Clinical Practice Specialist will serve as practitioner, patient outcome champion, professional leader and innovator. This position provides a high degree of professional competence and integrates practice, research, education and leadership into clinical roles. Will participate in the Center for Innovation and Research Team but is a unit-based team member working directly with the director and manager of Critical Care. Typical focused priorities include improvement of site and unit based KRA indicators, nursing sensitive indicators, Magnet designation and patient population specific programs including but not limited to ventilator care, targeted temperature management, ECMO, as well as medical alerts, sepsis, stroke, and associated committee PI tasks. The role will support Advocate’s initiatives working collaboratively with unit leadership to achieve unit, department and site organizational goals to always ensure safety, quality and service. Patient Outcomes: Monitors data, develops interventions, programs and indicators to benchmark performance and improve patient outcomes. Professional Leadership/Staff Development: Demonstrates leadership qualities that reflect accountability and serves as a clinical expert/resource to staff with respect to problem solving patient care, aiding in staff’s critical thinking skills, and professional development. Participates in and promotes quality, research and evidence based practice findings by making appropriate recommendations for changes in practice, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current IL RN license
Masters Degree in Nursing required
3+ year’s recent adult inpatient critical care clinical experience required
Current RN license in the State of Illinois
Current AHA CPR and ACLS Certification in specialty (i.e., CCRN) or must achieve within 2 years of hire
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Proven leadership skill
Good organizational skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Must be knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory and capable of creative planning, coordinating, and overseeing educational and orientation programs
Proficient at incorporating adult learning principles, online and in person teaching methods to maximize learning and the application of that learning
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, planning and problem solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Monitors data, develops interventions, programs and indicators to benchmark performance and improve patient outcomes.
Demonstrates leadership qualities that reflect accountability and serves as a clinical expert/resource to staff with respect to problem solving patient care, aiding in staff’s critical thinking skills, and professional development.
Participates in and promotes quality, research and evidence based practice findings by making appropriate recommendations for changes in practice, policies and procedures.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program