Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - Pediatric ICU

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Professional Development: 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): Provides ongoing assessment, evaluation and prioritization of unit-based triggers that would benefit from an evidence-based approach to problem solving and practice change. Uses 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): 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

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing
• 2 years of experience as a registered nurse working in a relevant practice area
• VA nursing license
• CNL certification

Physical demands

• 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

Pay

$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

• 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