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Job ID101698

LocationAurora

Position TypeRegular

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Job Overview

The Clinical Practice Specialist is a leader in advancing practice and excellence, both within the nursing or behavioral health profession and within the context of collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, to improve patient outcomes and systems of care. The position improves practice and patient outcomes across the care continuum through implementation of evidence-based care, consultation, research, education and establishing organizational standards.

The Level 6 Surgical Unit is a 72- bed unit that serves a diverse patient population. We provide complex care to patients from birth to early adulthood. We are privileged to deliver world class care for trauma, solid-organ transplant, burns, general surgery, plastics, urology, colorectal, bariatrics, neurology, neurosurgery, epilepsy monitoring, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

Evidence Based Practice and Research

Designs and implements evidence-based, cost-sensitive interventions, including advancing nursing therapies or behavioral health care and the provision of direct care, while advocating for the empowerment of patients and families as members of the healthcare team.

Uses and promotes evidence-based knowledge as a foundation in policies and procedures for nursing or behavioral health practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Provides leadership and mentorship for the interprofessional team in identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based practices and research opportunities

Participates in or conducts research across the patient, nurse and system spheres of influence

Designs health education strategies and resources appropriate to the patient, caregiver and/or family's developmental level, health literacy level, learning needs, readiness to learn, and personal preferences in collaboration with Clinical Education Specialist, as applicable.

Provides expert consultation, education, and coaching for patients/populations with complex health care needs using a broad range of theories and evidence

Delivers direct patient care consistent with education, license, documented competencies, and/or medical staff privileges when needed.

Evaluates impact of interventions on patient/population outcomes using a scientific approach

Partners with research-focused, doctoral-prepared (i.e., PhD) colleagues to translate, conduct, and disseminate research that addresses gaps and improves clinical knowledge and practice.

Disseminates work through publications and presentations.

Quality Improvement

Assesses the nursing or behavioral health practice environment for improvement opportunities

Integrates patient safety principles into current and future practice

Collaborates with staff to identify adverse events and near-miss occurrences

Oversees, participates and / or collaborates in initiatives related to creating a non-punitive environment/blame resistant culture for medical error reporting

Identifies and resolves patient safety issues identified through variance reporting or other methods

Supports a recognition program aimed at improving the culture of patient safety

Leads and mentors team members in the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating change considering intended and unintended consequences

Evaluates the outcomes of nursing practice or behavioral health treatment using methods that provide valid data.

Leads and participates in systematic quality and safety initiatives based on precise problem/etiology identification, gap analysis, and process evaluation.

Demonstrates stewardship of human and fiscal resources in decision-making.

Systems Leadership

Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to collaborate and build partnerships within and across systems, including communities

Functions as a cultural change agent to support organizational priorities

Facilitate process and system improvements that support the reduction of actual or near miss events by communicating safety related information through appropriate forums

Consults with healthcare team members to develop population specific programs which integrate the needs, preferences, and strengths of the patient and family into the healthcare plan to optimize health outcomes

Advocates nursing or behavioral health's unique contributions toward advancing health to stakeholders (the organization, the community and the public at large)

Contributes to and advances the knowledge base of the healthcare community though presentations, publications and leadership in professional organizations

Facilitates and collaborates in opportunities for clinical nurses, students, and others to acquire new knowledge and skills. Foster professional development while engaging nurses in reflective practice and solicitation of peer feedback

Participates in product evaluation process for both existing and proposed equipment and supplies within specialty.

Analyzes legislative, regulatory, and fiscal policies as they impact nursing practice and patient population outcomes.

Advocates for equitable healthcare by participating in professional organizations and public policy activities.

Provides expert specialty consultation to nurses related to complex patient care needs

Advocates for nurses' right to practice to the full extent of their role in the delivery of health care

Facilitates critical reasoning skills in staff through role modeling, teaching, coaching and/or mentoring related to population specific or nursing practice questions.

Shift

This is a full time position (40 hours per week) with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. There is an expectation for an occasional presence on the nightshift to check-in with these team members. More to be discussed during time of interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is required.

Experience

Five (5) years clinical and pediatric experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.

BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.

ANCC or Magnet approved clinical specialty or quality/safety focus certification required.

Membership in a professional nursing, behavioral health or health care organization.

Advanced Life Support (ACLS, PALS) AND/OR other Certification(s) for specific roles may be required within 6 months of hire

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $105,046.99 to $157,570.49

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any