Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) - Surgery Specialty Services (2RC)

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Are you a visionary nurse leader passionate about driving exceptional patient care, inspiring teamwork, and advancing evidence-based practice? The 2RC Surgical Specialties Unit at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics invites you to step into a pivotal role as our Clinical Practice Leader (CPL).

Be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Your leadership can shape the future of nursing on 2RC. Apply now and embark on a career where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is profound.

Why 2RC?

The 2RC Surgical Specialties Unit is a 34-bed inpatient setting dedicated to providing world-class care for a diverse range of surgical patients, including:

• Transplant Surgery: Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants.

• Colorectal Surgery: Colectomies, stoma placements, and abdominal reconstructions.

• Emergency General Surgery: Appendectomies, hernia repairs, and fistula treatments.

• Minimally Invasive Surgery: Bariatric surgeries, hiatal hernia repairs, and more.

• Vascular Surgery: Endovascular aortic repairs, amputations, and angioplasties.

The Role:

As a Clinical Practice Leader, you will:

• Lead with Purpose: Champion clinical care at the microsystem level, fostering improvements in patient outcomes and staff development.

• Inspire Innovation: Drive evidence-based practice through education, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Be the Expert: Provide mentorship, ensure staff competencies, and guide the implementation of cutting-edge nursing practices.

• Ensure Excellence: Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and proactively support a culture of continuous improvement​.

Percent of Time : 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift
Location: University of Iowa Hospital
P&S Pay Scale: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure-b

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education or Equivalency Required:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Nursing required. If Master's/Doctorate Degree is in related field, Baccalaureate in Nursing required

Required Qualifications:

• Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa

• Considerable clinical experience (minimum 5 years) in adult acute care

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience with:
  • Staff education and development

  • Evidence-based practice

  • Outcomes based practice and quality improvement

• Demonstrates strong leadership including:
  • Analytical thinking/problem solving

  • Self-starter and motivated; takes initiative

  • Serves as change agent; leads change process including implementation of EBP

  • Motivates/influences others

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates team leadership

• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate issues professionally, yet assertively and persuasively

• Demonstrates excellent written communication skills

• Demonstrates ability to understand and deliver care in a complex and diverse environment

• Role models professional practice and has reputation for clinical and service excellence

• Proficient in computer software applications

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a large academic medical center

• Certification: (Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - Certification by the Commission on Nurse Certification

• Experience with Nursing Research

• Experience creating/managing microsystems of care

• Member/active participation in professional organization(s)

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications for this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This position may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact Regan Lampe at regan-lampe@uiowa.edu with any questions.

• Classification Title: Clinical Practice Leader
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

• Pay Level: 5B

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Regan Lampe
• Contact Email: regan-lampe@uiowa.edu