Clinical Practice Specialist RN-Perioperative Services

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital - Geneva, IL

Job Title: Clinical Practice Specialist RN-Perioperative Services

Position: Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $40.50 - $61.91 (Hourly Rate)

Shift: 80 hours every two weeks

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Geneva

State: IL

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

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.
Plans, implements, evaluates division specific learning activities to improve safety (i.e. simulations with support of Professional Practice and Development team members).
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.
Identifies 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.
Assists in interpreting research findings and developing strategies for implementation of results into evidenced based clinical practice guidelines.
Attend Unit Based Staff Meetings.
Attend Unit Based Shared Leadership meeting (POC) and Clinical Nurse Leadership Council (CNLC).
Attend Unit Leadership (LDOC) Meetings.
Participate in off-unit committee/project teams as appropriate.
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.
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.
Collaborates with unit manager to evaluate, on an ongoing basis, progress towards staff completion of education plan.
Provides informal unit-based education based on unit learning needs assessment.
Provides formal classroom instruction and skills assessments including competency assessment.
Maintains visibility on all shifts and serves as resource to off-shift staff.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred Skills

Master's in Science in Nursing or to obtain within 4 years of assuming role
Certified in related clinical area or to obtain when eligible
3-5 years' experience in specific clinical area

Requirements

Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in specific clinical area

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License & Certification:

Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
BLS through American Heart Association
Master's in Science in Nursing or to obtain within 4 years of assuming role
Certified in related clinical area or to obtain when eligible

Schedule:

80 hours every two weeks

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

$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

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Facility Details

Name: Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

Description: Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care.

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