POSITION PORPOSE

The Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) acts as a member of the nursing leadership team responsible for driving safety and ensuring quality for patients and colleagues at the unit level. 

The CPL serves as a change agent to translate and integrate evidence into practice; to design and evaluate care and improve outcomes.

As the process owner for nursing practice and quality, the CPL focuses on key nurse-sensitive indicators for improvement, utilizing process improvement methods to drive best practice.

UNITS SUPPORTING

Geriatric and Cardiac PCU (4 North)

Common diagnoses served include Heart failure; COPD/Respiratory illness; Abdominal pain/disorders of the GI system; Chronic kidney disease

Inpatient Rehab Unit (4 North)

A comprehensive inpatient team/program servicing patients with various conditions requiring interprofessional rehabilitation.

Common conditions admitted include Stroke Recovery; Traumatic and non-traumatic brain dysfunction conditions; Traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction conditions; Neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain Barre and Parkinson’s Disease. Orthopedic conditions including traumatic and non-traumatic conditions (amputation and multiple fractures).  Medical complex conditions including COVID recovery, oncology rehabilitation services and debility.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Performs and oversees the collection of holistic assessments and the development and implementation of a plan of care.  Assesses patient’s response to treatment and care in collaboration with other care providers. 

 Consults on complex problems in client care, documents findings and progress in electronic record.  Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers to communicate patient progress. 

 Ensures patient/family preparation for care across continuum prioritizing for high risk, chronically ill, complex, medically fragile patients. 

 Demonstrates critical thinking skills by synthesizing multiple data elements to evaluate and achieve optimal patient outcomes.  

 Assimilates and applies research/evidence-based practice information that supports improved patient care outcomes.   

 Collaborates as a member of unit leadership to achieve effective nursing operations:

Leads and or actively participates in daily quality huddles

Formally coaches and reinforces identified behaviors and established expectations related to nursing practice

Leads, supports and participates in shared governance activities

 Identifies and substantiates resources needed for optimal patient care. Looks for opportunities to reduce costs and waste

 Leads clinical practice at the unit level to achieve unit quality improvement and outcome-based initiatives. Initiates unit-based system reviews such as learning from defects and participate in root cause analyses to improve the quality of patient care delivery; critically evaluates and anticipates risks to patient safety. 

Supports the clinical and professional development of nursing colleagues through mentoring, coaching and role modeling, including residency program and project development.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master's of Science in Nursing (Clinical, Education, Administration all acceptable)

Experience: Three to five years of acute care nursing for similar patient population. Progressive experience in health care including involvement in direct patient care, educating staff, supervising staff, and problem solving of unit or organizational issues.

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Competitive compensation with participation in the Management Incentive Program.

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.

Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

Retirement savings plan with employer match.

Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Tuition Reimbursement

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.