Clinical Practice Specialist Surgical Unit

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Job ID

101698

Location

Aurora

Position Type

Regular

Regular / Temporary

Regular

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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

Systems Leadership

Shift

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is required.

Five (5) years clinical and pediatric experience.

Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.

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 other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.