Clinical Practice Nurse Leader

Clinical Practice Nurse Leader role at Northwestern Medicine.

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $61.60 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you ve been, and we support where you re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a reimbursable well-being fund and a total rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Clinical Practice Nurse Leader reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Assists the Director of Clinical Practice in the assessment, development and implementation of standard clinical operations for all medical group practice operations.
• Applies professional clinical knowledge and other clinical standards, best practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance problem analysis, resolution and creative process redesign.
• Serves as a clinical resource to the practice level staff.
• Identifies areas of opportunity to streamline work processes, improve workflow and achieve clinical staff top of license practice.
• Models, teaches and advances a culture of safety and shared improvement.
• Utilizes research findings to support and improve clinical practices and policies.
• Training/
  
  Education:
  • Facilitates formal and informal clinical staff education for system educational initiatives.
  • Supports NMRMG Physicians, APPs and other clinical staff in EPIC clinical orientation and core RMG clinical processes.
  • Provides educational consultation at the organizational level through participation in operational committees and work groups.
  • Continually seeks feedback and maintains visibility across practices to gain contextual insight into training and educational needs.
  • Designs and implements evidence-based competency assessments for clinical orientation and ongoing evaluations.
• Staff Development:
  • Supports ongoing development of critical thinking skills among clinical staff.
  • Provides ongoing staff clinical competency feedback, assists in establishing and evaluating staff clinical performance expectations.
  • Develops, conducts, and evaluates educational programs for clinical staff based on assessed need.
• Policy Coordination:
  • Participates in the development, review, approval and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols for inclusion in medical group.
  • Researches, analyzes and interprets laws and regulations and other source material to ensure organizational compliance of procedures, guidelines and protocols.
  • Utilizes and applies clinical knowledge and expertise on all clinical policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.

Required:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse - State of Illinois Professional Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing Degree (BSN) with minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
• Prior clinical experience with Epic Ambulatory applications.
• Prior training or relevant clinical leadership experience, including preparation of training materials and classroom facilitation.
• Strong writing and presentation skills, good…