Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Clinical Practice Specialist RN-Cardiovascular Admin Full Time Days
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Clinical Practice Specialist RN‑Cardiovascular Admin Full Time Days
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Clinical Practice Specialist RN‑Cardiovascular Admin Full Time Days
position at
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital .
The salary range for this role is $40.50–$64.80 per hour. Placement within the range is based on experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreement requirements for union‑represented positions.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual salary increase and incentive bonus
Paid time off and holiday pay
Responsibilities Quality
Develop and implement educational opportunities for staff identified through needs assessments, departmental and system goals, and new/expanded clinical programs.
Support staff in seeking and maintaining specialty certification, monitoring progress and completion.
Participate in review of unit/division dashboards through LDOC, assessing opportunities to improve quality and practice, and develop corresponding actions with key stakeholders.
Monitor and trend quality report data with the operational manager for clinical quality/safety issues, and develop associated action plans.
Lead or facilitate inter‑professional teams for unit/division‑based and house‑wide clinical process improvement.
Culture of Safety
Plan, implement, and evaluate division‑specific learning activities to improve safety, such as simulations with the Professional Practice and Development team.
Conduct unit‑based clinical policy and procedure reviews/updating.
Provide input into staff evaluations related to clinical competence.
Round on unit with intent to coach and mentor.
Identify gaps in staff knowledge/skills and remediate.
Participate in the Staff RN Peer Review process.
Evidence‑Based Practice / Research
Identify opportunities, mentor, and implement EBP projects, including unit/division order sets and practice guidelines.
Identify, mentor, and/or participate in nursing or inter‑professional clinical research projects.
Assist in interpreting research findings and developing strategies for implementation into evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines.
Shared Leadership
Attend unit‑based staff meetings, shared leadership meetings (POC), and the Clinical Nurse Leadership Council (CNLC).
Attend unit leadership (LDOC) meetings.
Participate in off‑unit committee/project teams as appropriate.
Fiscal Stewardship
Evaluate new products and recommend to the value‑based purchasing committee.
Recommend improvements in clinical efficiency in partnership with the operational manager.
Use organizational and unit resources efficiently.
Manage work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
Annual Competency / Orientation / Retention
Lead content review and revision for unit‑based orientation annually.
Actively participate in new employee orientation (PCS orientation and unit orientation).
Monitor new hire goal progress and conduct check‑ins.
Utilize internal/external resources to develop and implement the unit’s annual competency and education plans, maintaining completion records.
Collaborate with the unit manager to evaluate ongoing progress toward staff completion of education plans.
Education & Coaching
Provide informal unit‑based education based on learning needs assessments.
Deliver formal classroom instruction and skills assessments, including competency assessments.
Enhance educational offerings by incorporating the NM Toolkit (Safety, Service, and Leadership), NMI Diversity and Inclusion Resources, and NM Values in Action into content.
Maintain visibility on all shifts and serve as a resource to off‑shift staff.
Communicate efficiently and effectively, modeling critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Focus on “just‑in‑time” bedside teaching.
Leadership
Advocate for patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare community members.
Assume a leadership role in professional activities and organizations.
Serve as a patient advocate and model a “Patients First” philosophy.
Help develop policies and procedures in clinical expertise areas to establish nursing practice standards.
Participate in department and hospital committees and task forces to facilitate changes and improve patient care using evidence‑based guidelines.
Consult with nursing and hospital leadership to identify, evaluate, and solve clinical system and process issues.
Collaborate with NM leadership teams to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic plans for quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians to lead changes in clinical practice.
Collaborate with leaders in academic, political, and financial institutions to promote health care reform.
Serve as a consultant to the Department of Nursing to advance nursing practice and leadership opportunities.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master’s in Science in Nursing or a plan to obtain it within four years of assuming the role
Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
Certification in a related clinical area, or a plan to obtain it when eligible
3–5 years of experience in the specific clinical area
BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Clinical Practice Specialist RN‑Cardiovascular Admin Full Time Days
position at
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital .
The salary range for this role is $40.50–$64.80 per hour. Placement within the range is based on experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreement requirements for union‑represented positions.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual salary increase and incentive bonus
Paid time off and holiday pay
Responsibilities Quality
Develop and implement educational opportunities for staff identified through needs assessments, departmental and system goals, and new/expanded clinical programs.
Support staff in seeking and maintaining specialty certification, monitoring progress and completion.
Participate in review of unit/division dashboards through LDOC, assessing opportunities to improve quality and practice, and develop corresponding actions with key stakeholders.
Monitor and trend quality report data with the operational manager for clinical quality/safety issues, and develop associated action plans.
Lead or facilitate inter‑professional teams for unit/division‑based and house‑wide clinical process improvement.
Culture of Safety
Plan, implement, and evaluate division‑specific learning activities to improve safety, such as simulations with the Professional Practice and Development team.
Conduct unit‑based clinical policy and procedure reviews/updating.
Provide input into staff evaluations related to clinical competence.
Round on unit with intent to coach and mentor.
Identify gaps in staff knowledge/skills and remediate.
Participate in the Staff RN Peer Review process.
Evidence‑Based Practice / Research
Identify opportunities, mentor, and implement EBP projects, including unit/division order sets and practice guidelines.
Identify, mentor, and/or participate in nursing or inter‑professional clinical research projects.
Assist in interpreting research findings and developing strategies for implementation into evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines.
Shared Leadership
Attend unit‑based staff meetings, shared leadership meetings (POC), and the Clinical Nurse Leadership Council (CNLC).
Attend unit leadership (LDOC) meetings.
Participate in off‑unit committee/project teams as appropriate.
Fiscal Stewardship
Evaluate new products and recommend to the value‑based purchasing committee.
Recommend improvements in clinical efficiency in partnership with the operational manager.
Use organizational and unit resources efficiently.
Manage work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
Annual Competency / Orientation / Retention
Lead content review and revision for unit‑based orientation annually.
Actively participate in new employee orientation (PCS orientation and unit orientation).
Monitor new hire goal progress and conduct check‑ins.
Utilize internal/external resources to develop and implement the unit’s annual competency and education plans, maintaining completion records.
Collaborate with the unit manager to evaluate ongoing progress toward staff completion of education plans.
Education & Coaching
Provide informal unit‑based education based on learning needs assessments.
Deliver formal classroom instruction and skills assessments, including competency assessments.
Enhance educational offerings by incorporating the NM Toolkit (Safety, Service, and Leadership), NMI Diversity and Inclusion Resources, and NM Values in Action into content.
Maintain visibility on all shifts and serve as a resource to off‑shift staff.
Communicate efficiently and effectively, modeling critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Focus on “just‑in‑time” bedside teaching.
Leadership
Advocate for patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare community members.
Assume a leadership role in professional activities and organizations.
Serve as a patient advocate and model a “Patients First” philosophy.
Help develop policies and procedures in clinical expertise areas to establish nursing practice standards.
Participate in department and hospital committees and task forces to facilitate changes and improve patient care using evidence‑based guidelines.
Consult with nursing and hospital leadership to identify, evaluate, and solve clinical system and process issues.
Collaborate with NM leadership teams to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic plans for quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians to lead changes in clinical practice.
Collaborate with leaders in academic, political, and financial institutions to promote health care reform.
Serve as a consultant to the Department of Nursing to advance nursing practice and leadership opportunities.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master’s in Science in Nursing or a plan to obtain it within four years of assuming the role
Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
Certification in a related clinical area, or a plan to obtain it when eligible
3–5 years of experience in the specific clinical area
BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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