• Clinical Nurse Leader - NICU

    University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)


    Nurses at UVA Health conduct evidence-based practice within a structure that allows point-of-care clinicians to drive questions and solutions, with support from the larger structure of science, quality improvement and evidence-based practice. As a member of the Unit-Based Leadership (UBL) team, the clinical nurse leader (CNL) is responsible for supporting nursing professional practice through professional development, evidence-based practice, and unit-based quality improvement for one or more microsystem. The CNL trains, coaches and supports nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team to elevate professional practice in a manner consistent with organizational (UVA Health) standards, workflows, processes and strategic outcomes. Practice is aligned with AACN CNL competencies, with the following focus areas:

     

    • Professional Development: The CNL continually develops, implements, and evaluates clinical processes and programs that engage nurses in lifelong learning to maintain competencies and learn new skills.

    • Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): The CNL provides ongoing assessment, evaluation and prioritization of unit-based triggers that would benefit from an evidence-based approach to problem solving and practice change. They use the UVA Health EBP process to identify, evaluate and implement evidence-based solutions in collaboration with the UBL, unit nurses, and other stakeholders.

    • Unit-based Quality improvement (QI): The CNL works collaboratively with the UBL to proactively and reactively address quality and safety concerns on the unit.

    Professional Development for Microsystem-Based Nursing and Nursing Support Staff:

    + Continually monitors new hires to evaluate progress toward competency goals, sharing this information with UBLs, collaborating with UBL on progress

    + Coaches and mentors nurses in ongoing clinical learning, continuing education, and national certifications.

    + Contributes to development of competencies with Central Nursing Professional Development

    + Teaches in general orientation in area of practice expertise, as appropriate to UVA Health needs

    EBP at Microsystem and Organizational Levels:

    + Maintains knowledge of high priority microsystem strategic outcomes, desired benchmarks, practice patterns, and the interdisciplinary team

    + Coaches and mentors microsystem and organizational shared governance team members in all phases of the EBP process

    + Directs Clin 1s to NRP projects that reflect unit strategic goals

    + Mentors Clin 1s in EBP projects

    + Leads or coaches others in leading a regular nursing research journal club

    + Ensures that clinical improvements are correctly categorized (typically as EBP, QI, or Research), and that processes for each are followed in accordance with standards and policies of UVA Health

    QI:

    + Knowledgeable of quality improvement methods

    + Provides direction to UBL regarding delineation of quality improvement, performance improvement, evidence-based practice and research.

    + Assists UBL with identification of root causes and implementation of evidence-based and education-related solutions

    + Assists performance improvement efforts in collaboration with performance improvement coaches and UBL when evidence-based practices and resources are appropriate

    General:

    + In collaboration with UBL, responsible for delivery of high quality, safe patient care

    + Regular participant in UVA Nursing Professional Governance at the microsystem and organizational level

    + Seeks regular feedback from nurses, UBL and other clinical collaborators

    + Other Duties as assigned

     

    Position Compensation Range: $89,523.20 - $143,228.80 Annual

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing

     

    Experience: 2 years of experience as a registered nurse working in a relevant practice area.

     

    Licensure: VA nursing license, CNL certification.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

     

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