Clinical Practice Nurse Leader

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

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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.

• Serves as a clinical resource to ambulatory practices.
• Collaborates with team members, practice leadership, and system partners to reinforce organizational initiatives and standard work.
• Assists in the planning, coordination and implementation of NHNMG onboarding programs, operational meetings and various educational initiatives led by the Clinical Practice team.
• Conducts standard onboarding training, education, and skill validation for new clinical leaders and staff to ensure competency and compliance with organizational standards.
• Develops and maintains onboarding materials and training schedules in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Facilitates ongoing training and education to align with evolving care standards and organizational goals.
• Supports and promotes programs that provide opportunities for professional development and continuing education for clinical staff.
• Collaborates with leadership and subject matter experts to identify training needs and implement development initiatives.
• Utilizes evidence-based research when supporting and implementing clinical best practices, policies, and standard workflows to ensure compliance with organizational goals.
• Participates in the integration of new ambulatory practices and reinforces practice standards through onsite/virtual support to the clinical workforce.
• Seeks continual feedback and maintains visibility across practices to gain contextual insight into training and educational needs.
• Responds promptly and professionally to inquiries in shared email inboxes, ensuring timely follow-up, appropriate routing, and inbox organization per team protocols.
• Models, teaches and advances a culture of safety and shared improvement.

• Maintains current knowledge of nursing best practices and evidence-based resources to support professional growth and practice.
• Accepts personal responsibility for own professional development and models the application of evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates professionalism and takes initiative by proactively identifying needs, solving problems, and contributing to a positive, accountable work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff, customers, and others at various levels throughout the organization.
• Demonstrates strong project management skills by effectively navigating competing demands and challenging situations with focus and adaptability.

• Current license as a Registered Nurse - State of Illinois Professional Nurse
• Master of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Master’s degree in a related discipline. Candidates enrolled in a Master’s degree program will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as an RN
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification
• Strong verbal/written communication, presenting, multi-tasking, excellent organization, and critical thinking skills
• Frequent travel to various NM locations based on organizational need

• Certification in relevant professional organization
• Prior ambulatory clinical experience
• Prior…