Registered Nurse; RN - Clinical Nurse Leader - Perioperative Services

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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.

The starting base rate for this role is $89,523.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Profile J2509 - RN - Clinical Nurse Leader

Career Stream and Level Professional-P3

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.