RN Clinical Practice Leader

Leads the advancement of professional nursing practice and quality by developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based clinical programs, standards, and performance improvement initiatives. Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and interprofessional teams to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care. Serves as a resource and mentor, integrating best evidence into education and competency development, using systems thinking and practice evaluation to support continuous learning. Promotes shared decision making and a culture of inquiry, innovation, and excellence to improve patient outcomes and the work environment.

This role supports Acute Adult Nursing Departments, including ICU and step-down units.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Clinical Practice Leadership and Governance

• Demonstrates superior clinical competency and serves as a role model for nursing practice.
• Sets standards for nursing practice
• Develops, evaluates, and implements policies and procedures grounded in best evidence.
• Leads quality and performance improvement initiatives with interdisciplinary partners
• Utilizes EHR reports and outcome metrics to drive results.
• Identifies barriers to practice and collaborates with leaders to integrate needed improvements into team workflows and performance plans.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards so assigned areas remain survey ready at all times.
• Builds collaborative relationships across departments and represents nursing practice with internal and external stakeholders.

Advanced Clinical Consultation and Care Coordination

• Insures the delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care across the continuum.
• Provides expert consultation for complex clinical situations
• Participates in patient care rounds and facilitates interdisciplinary coordination.
• Operationalizes the nursing philosophy of care
• Translates research and evidence into daily practice at the point of care.
• Develops and promotes practices that are clinically effective and cost effective.
• Evaluates care processes and outcomes; initiates actions based on data to improve safety, quality, and patient experience.

Professional Development, Education, and Mentorship

• Collaborates to assess clinical learning needs and plans educational programming for new and evolving models of care.
• Creates educational offerings and provides real-time coaching at the bedside to develop and sustain clinical and professional excellence.
• Strengthens precepting and mentorship programs
• Fosters mentoring relationships for new and experienced staff.
• Collaborates with nursing leaders and…