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
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.
The pay range for this role is $98,000.00 - $155,043.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
