Talent.com
Clinical Practice Specialist Nurse Educator-Full-time Nights
Clinical Practice Specialist Nurse Educator-Full-time NightsNorthwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, Illinois, USA
Clinical Practice Specialist Nurse Educator-Full-time Nights

Clinical Practice Specialist Nurse Educator-Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, Illinois, USA
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Clinical Practice Specialist reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Clinical Practice Specialist leads efforts to ensure quality clinical practice and professional development at the front-line.

Responsibilities : Quality :

  • Develops and implements education opportunities for staff identified through needs assessments departmental and system goals and new / expanded clinical programs.
  • Supports staff to seek / maintain specialty certification including monitoring progress and completion.
  • Participates in review of unit / division dashboard through LDOC and assesses for opportunities to improve in quality and practice areas; develops corresponding action as needed with key unit / division stakeholders.
  • Monitors & trends quality report data with operational manager for clinical quality / safety issues and develops associated action plans as needed.
  • Leads / facilitates inter-professional teams for unit / division based and house-wide clinical process improvement.

Culture of Safety :

  • Plans implements evaluates division specific learning activities to improve safety (i.e. simulations with support of Professional Practice and Development team members.
  • Unit-based clinical policy and procedure review / updating.
  • Provides input into staff evaluations as related to clinical competence (quality and practice).
  • Rounds on unit with intention of coaching and mentoring.
  • Identifies gaps in staff knowledge / skills and remediates.
  • Participates in Staff RN Peer Review process.
  • Evidence-based Practice / Research :

  • Identify opportunities / mentor / implement EBP projects including unit / division order sets and practice guidelines.
  • Identify mentor and / or participate in nursing or inter-professional clinical research projects.
  • Assist in interpreting research findings and developing strategies for implementation of results into evidenced based clinical practice guidelines.
  • Shared Leadership :

  • Attend Unit Based Staff Meetings.
  • Attend Unit Based Shared Leadership meeting (POC) and Clinical Nurse Leadership Council (CNLC).
  • Attend Unit Leadership (LDOC) Meetings.
  • Off-unit committee / project team participation as appropriate.
  • Fiscal Stewardship :

  • New product evaluation to make recommendations to value-based purchasing committee.
  • Make recommendations for improvements in clinical efficiency in partnership with operational manager.
  • Uses organizational and unit / department resources efficiently.
  • Manages work schedule efficiently completing tasks and assignments on time.
  • Annual Competency / Orientation / Retention :

  • Leads content review / revision for unit based orientation annually.
  • Actively Participates in new employee orientation (PCS Orientation and unit based orientation).
  • Participates in monitoring new hire goal progress and in touch points / check-ins.
  • Utilizes internal / external resources to develop and implement units annual competency and annual education plan and maintains record of completion.
  • Collaborates with unit manager to evaluate on an ongoing basis progress towards staff completion of education plan.
  • Education :

  • Provide informal unit-based education based on unit learning needs assessment.
  • Provides formal classroom instruction and skills assessments including competency assessment.
  • Enhances educational offerings by incorporating components of NM Toolkit (Safety Service and Leadership) NMI Diversity and Inclusion Resources and NM Values in Action into content as appropriate.
  • Maintains visibility on all shifts and serves as resource to off-shift staff.
  • Communicates efficiently and effectively role modeling using critical-thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Includes a focus on just in time teaching at the bedside.
  • Leadership :

  • Advocates for patients families nursing staff and other members of the healthcare community.
  • Assumes a leadership role in professional activities and organizations.
  • Serves as a patient advocate and role models clinical practice that reflects Patients First philosophy.
  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures in clinical area of expertise to establish standards for nursing practice.
  • Participates in department and hospital committees and task forces to facilitate changes and develop processes to improve patient care utilizing evidenced based practice guidelines.
  • Consults with nursing and hospital leadership (management) in the identification evaluation and problem solving of clinical system and process issues.
  • Collaborates with NM leadership teams to develop implement and evaluate strategic plans for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborates with physicians to lead changes in clinical practice.
  • Collaborates with leaders in academic political and financial institutions to promote health care reform.
  • Serves as a consultant to the department of nursing in developing strategies for advancing nursing practice and leadership opportunities for nursing
  • Qualifications : Required :

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Masters in Science in Nursing or to obtain within 4 years of assuming role
  • Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
  • Certified in related clinical area or to obtain when eligible
  • 3-5 years experience in specific clinical area
  • BLS through American Heart Association
  • Additional Information :

    Benefits

    We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

    Client Server,Actuarial,Manual Testing,Control Engineering,Financial Consulting

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Create a job alert for this search

    Clinical Nurse Specialist • DeKalb, Illinois, USA

    Related jobs
    Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - PRN

    Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - PRN

    Gardant • DeKalb, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Heritage Woods of DeKalb - DeKalb, IL.Deliver exceptional and individualized care as determined by each resident's care plan. Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) while promotin...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Director Long Term Care - $2,938 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Director Long Term Care - $2,938 per week

    Anders Group • Harvard, IL, USA
    Full-time
    Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Director Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Harvard, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours pe...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    CRNA - Anesthesiology job available in Dekalb Illinois

    CRNA - Anesthesiology job available in Dekalb Illinois

    ZZ Recruit Inc. • DeKalb, IL, US
    Full-time
    A hospital in northern Illinois has an opening for a.This locum opportunity includes paid travel and expenses while providing care in a supportive environment. Facility : 8 anesthetizing locations.Ca...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Licensed Practical Nurse

    Licensed Practical Nurse

    Maxim Healthcare Service • Hampshire, IL, United States
    Part-time
    Maxim Healthcare in Rockford is hiring for Nurses to work 1 : 1 with pediatric or adult patients of ours in their own homes in Belvidere, Hampshire and / or Marengo, IL. Our patients may require G-tube / ...Show more
    Last updated: 26 days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,820 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,820 per week

    OneStaff Medical • Harvard, IL, USA
    Full-time
    OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Skilled Nursing for a travel nursing job in Harvard, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements. Skilled Nurses work with complex wound dressings, rehabili...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,926 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,926 per week

    Skyline Med Staff Nursing • Harvard, IL, USA
    Full-time
    Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Harvard, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements.Weekly amount stated in job postings is an es...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

    Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

    CareDiem Home Care • Poplar Grove, Illinois
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Join a team that cares with heart!.CareDiem Home Health is seeking compassionate and reliable.POPLAR GROVE AND SURROUNDING AREAS. Our mission is to help clients remain safely at home while receiving...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary

    Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary

    OSF HealthCare • Sycamore, IL, US
    Full-time
    Opportunity for a Family Medicine, Med / Peds, or Internal Medicine physician to join our dedicated primary care team of physicians and advanced practice providers to serve a growing community and pa...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Nutrition Educator

    Nutrition Educator

    TradeJobsWorkForce • 60545 Plano, IL, US
    Full-time
    Nutrition Education Job Duties : marketing nutrition education services and programs to hospital pati...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Ophthalmologist Opportunity – Inherit a Thriving Practice in Sycamore, IL (Chicagoland Area)

    Ophthalmologist Opportunity – Inherit a Thriving Practice in Sycamore, IL (Chicagoland Area)

    American Academy of Ophthalmology • Sycamore, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Ophthalmologist Opportunity – Inherit a Thriving Practice in Sycamore, IL (Chicagoland Area).Join a legacy of excellence in eye care. The Hauser-Ross Eye Institute has been a trusted name in vision ...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,920 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,920 per week

    PRIDE Health • Harvard, IL, USA
    Full-time
    PRIDE Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Harvard, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements. Pay package is based on 8 or 12 hour day shift and 36.Post...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Family Practice / Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Competitive Salary (Harvard)

    Family Practice / Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Competitive Salary (Harvard)

    DocCafe • Harvard, IL, United States
    Full-time
    DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position : Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice / Primary Care in Harvard, Illinois. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board ...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Director Skilled Nursing - $3,106 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Director Skilled Nursing - $3,106 per week

    Supplemental Health Care • Dekalb, IL, USA
    Full-time +1
    Travel Nurse RN - Director Skilled Nursing - $3,106 per week at Supplemental Health Care summary : .The Travel Nurse RN Director Skilled Nursing position involves managing nursing care in a Skilled N...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $3,010 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $3,010 per week

    Synergy Medical Staffing • Harvard, IL, USA
    Permanent
    Synergy Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Harvard, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements. Shift : 3x12 Days, 07 : 00 : 00-19 : 00 : 00, 12.When you jo...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing - $3,246 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing - $3,246 per week

    Summit Medical Staffing Allied • Harvard, IL, USA
    Full-time
    Summit Medical Staffing Allied is seeking a travel nurse RN Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing for a travel nursing job in Harvard, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements.Director of Nursing...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse Director RN - Skilled Nursing - $3,242 per week

    Travel Nurse Director RN - Skilled Nursing - $3,242 per week

    Host Healthcare • Harvard, IL, USA
    Full-time
    Travel Nurse Director RN - Skilled Nursing - $3,242 per week at Host Healthcare summary : .The Travel Nurse Director RN specializes in skilled nursing, providing comprehensive care and support for pa...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $1,858 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $1,858 per week

    Nationwide Therapy Group • Harvard, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Harvard, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements. Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Harvard.Reg...Show more
    Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $3,166 per week

    Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $3,166 per week

    Jackson Nurse Professionals • Harvard, IL, USA
    Full-time
    Jackson Nurse Professionals is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Harvard, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements.About Jackson Nurse Professionals.Filling c...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted