Clinical Practice Specialist RN-Medical Full Time Days

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Clinical Practice Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Clinical Practice Specialist leads efforts to ensure quality clinical practice and professional development at the front-line.

Responsibilities : Quality :

• Develops and implements education opportunities for staff identified through needs assessments, departmental and system goals and new / expanded clinical programs.
• Supports staff to seek / maintain specialty certification including monitoring progress and completion.
• Participates in review of unit / division dashboard through LDOC and assesses for opportunities to improve in quality and practice areas; develops corresponding action as needed with key unit / division stakeholders.
• Monitors & trends quality report data with operational manager for clinical quality / safety issues and develops associated action plans as needed.
• Leads / facilitates inter-professional teams for unit / division based and house-wide clinical process improvement.

Culture of Safety :

Evidence-based Practice / Research :

Shared Leadership :

Fiscal Stewardship :

Annual Competency / Orientation / Retention :

Education :

Leadership :

Qualifications

Required :

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.