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Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Clinical Staffing Office-Admin Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $48.07 - $83.16 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) functions as an advanced generalist providing and managing care for patients, individuals, families, and communities in the microsystem. The CNL is a point of care expert clinician, outcomes manager, client advocate, educator, information manager, system analyst/risk anticipator, team lead, professional, and lifelong learner. The CNL collaborates with nursing leadership and the healthcare team, and serves as guardian of care, coordinator for the improvement of patient care outcomes, and resource in the management of clinically complex patients. The CNL provides insight regarding the microsystem for collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on macrosystem processes and outcomes. The CNL and CNS roles intersect at the point of patient care delivery with the shared goal of facilitating safe, quality, cost-effective care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022 Current State of Illinois Professional Registered Nurse licensure u2022 Graduate degree in nursing u2022 o National certification as Clinical Nurse Leader required upon hire unless candidate is currently enrolled in Rush Universityu2019s GEM Nursing Program. Candidates enrolled in this program must successfully complete the program and earn their CNL certification. u2022 Two years relevant nursing experience u2022 BLS; other emergency cardiovascular care certifications as pertinent to practice area. u2022 Current evidence-based clinical practice and expertise. u2022 Demonstrated track record of success in participating in/leading microsystem quality initiatives. u2022 Demonstrated professional and effective communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written), time management, and interpersonal skills. u2022 Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to make sound judgments and to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition and positively influence the patient/customer u2022 Basic computer skills, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. u2022 Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize an electronic medical record. u2022 Demonstrates population-specific clinical knowledge utilizing current literature and research, updating knowledge with any new evidence relative to role in direct patient care and in other elements of Clinical Nurse Leader role. u2022 Synthesizes quantitative and qualitative evidence for critical thinking and decision making to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities: Evidence-Based Practice u2022 Coordinates comprehensive evidence-based education to patients and family, addressing social and psychosocial barriers, social justice, and health equity in the patient care continuum. u2022 Evaluates evidence for practice, implements evidence-based practices, and uses quality improvement strategies to affect improved outcomes in the microsystem. u2022 Collaborates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of care and best practices pertinent to patients within the microsystem. u2022 Collaborates in provision of education and competency validation, and coaches and mentors new and established staff through department-based initiatives and learning opportunities, and real-time review. Relationships and Caring u2022 Serves as an advocate and resource for the care and coordination of patients across a microsystem. u2022 Collaborates to address complex patient/family goals and interventions to improve patient outcomes. u2022 Reviews and critiques patient care plans, and works with the interdisciplinary team to customize interventions to attain individual patient and family goals, and reduce the risk of complications. u2022 Identifies variances related to length of stay, readmissions, and the discharge/care transition planning process across the continuum of patient care, and develops individualized plans to resolve barriers. Critical Thinking u2022 Identifies factors related to safety for patients, visitors and staff, and develops and implements plans to ensure safety across the continuum of care. u2022 Coaches staff and students in the development and application of critical thinking in order to manage complex patients, identify changing patient conditions, and in the delivery of patient care. Technical Expertise u2022 Partners to design and implement processes, and fosters utilization of new technology and products for improving patient care and outcomes. u2022 Reviews specific patient cases to determine compliance with standards for nursing practice and reports findings to leadership, advisory committees, and appropriate standing committees. u2022 Collaborates to create and implement educational programs at the microsystem level to foster clinical expertise and growth of staff. Leadership u2022 Maintains open communication with leadership in order to identify trends and address concerns impacting delivery of quality care. u2022 Collaborates in initiatives relative to maintenance of Joint Commission accreditation, ANCC Magnet designation, and other specialty designations and accreditations within the organization. u2022 Partners to support academic programs to foster meaningful educational experiences. u2022 Implements and engages in care coordination of specific activities, conferences, strategies, and interventions to move the patient through the continuum of care as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. u2022 Serves as a role model, formally recognizes others, and encourages peer advancement. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Clinical Nurse Leader-CSO FLOAT POOL Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 23391