What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Leader - Surgery position at UVA Health System?
UOVUNIUSR0067188EXTERNALENUSNurses 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 :
EBP at Microsystem and Organizational Levels :
QI :
General :
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.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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Salary : $89,523 - $143,229
