Clinical Nurse Leader - NICU

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:
• Professional Development: The CNL continually develops, implements, and evaluates clinical processes and programs that engage nurses in lifelong learning to maintain competencies and learn new skills.
• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): The CNL provides ongoing assessment, evaluation and prioritization of unit-based triggers that would benefit from an evidence-based approach to problem solving and practice change. They use the UVA Health EBP process to identify, evaluate and implement evidence-based solutions in collaboration with the UBL, unit nurses, and other stakeholders.
• Unit-based Quality improvement (QI): The CNL works collaboratively with the UBL to proactively and reactively address quality and safety concerns on the unit.

Professional Development for Microsystem-Based Nursing and Nursing Support Staff:

• 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

EBP at Microsystem and Organizational Levels:

• 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

QI:

• 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

General:

• 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

Position Compensation Range: $89,523.20 - $143,228.80 Annual

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

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