Clinical Nurse Leader - Behavioral Health

Charlottesville, Virginia

Nurses at UVA Health conduct evidence-based practice within a structure that allows point-of-care clinicians to drive questions and solutions with support from the larger structure of science, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. As a member of the Unit-Based Leadership (UBL) team, the clinical nurse leader (CNL) is responsible for supporting nursing professional practice through professional development, evidence-based practice, and unit-based quality improvement for one or more microsystems. The CNL trains, coaches, and supports nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team to elevate professional practice in a manner consistent with organizational (UVA Health) standards, workflows, processes, and strategic outcomes. Practice is aligned with AACN CNL competencies with the following focus areas:

• Professional Development: The CNL continually develops, implements, and evaluates clinical processes and programs that engage nurses in lifelong learning to maintain competencies and learn new skills.
• Evidence-based Practice (EBP): The CNL provides ongoing assessment, evaluation, and prioritization of unit-based triggers that would benefit from an evidence-based approach to problem solving and practice change. They use the UVA Health EBP process to identify, evaluate, and implement evidence-based solutions in collaboration with the UBL, unit nurses, and other stakeholders.
• Unit-based Quality Improvement (QI): The CNL works collaboratively with the UBL to proactively and reactively address quality and safety concerns on the unit.

Professional Development for Microsystem-based Nursing and Nursing Support Staff:

• Continually monitors new hires to evaluate progress toward competency goals, sharing this information with UBLs and collaborating with UBL on progress.
• Coaches and mentors nurses in ongoing clinical learning, continuing education, and national certifications.
• Contributes to development of competencies with Central Nursing Professional Development.
• Teaches in general orientation in area of practice expertise, as appropriate to UVA Health needs.

EBP at Microsystem and Organizational Levels:

• Maintains knowledge of high-priority microsystem strategic outcomes, desired benchmarks, practice patterns, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Coaches and mentors microsystem and organizational shared governance team members in all phases of the EBP process.
• Directs Clin 1s to NRP projects that reflect unit’s strategic goals.
• Mentors Clin 1s in EBP projects.
• Leads or coaches others in leading a regular nursing research journal club.
• Ensures that clinical improvements are correctly categorized (typically as EBP, QI, or Research) and that processes for each are followed in accordance with standards and policies of UVA Health.

QI:

• Knowledgeable of quality improvement methods.
• Provides direction to UBL regarding delineation of quality improvement, performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.
• Assists UBL with identification of root causes and implementation of evidence-based and education-related solutions.
• Assists performance improvement efforts in collaboration with performance improvement coaches and UBL when evidence-based practices and resources are appropriate.

General:

• In collaboration with UBL, responsible for delivery of high-quality, safe patient care.
• Regular participant in UVA Nursing Professional Governance at the microsystem and organizational level.
• Seeks regular feedback from nurses, UBL, and other clinical collaborators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $89,523.20–$143,228.80 annually

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing.
• Experience: 2 years of experience as a registered nurse working in a relevant practice area.
• Licensure: Virginia nursing license, CNL certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 20–50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Apply online: https://careers.uvahealth.org/us/en/job/R0065177/Clinical-Nurse-Leader-Behavioral-Health?utm_source=APNA&utm_medium=Posting&utm_campaign=CNLNov24

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Based in Charlottesville, Va., UVA Health embodies the leadership and inventiveness personified by its founder, Thomas Jefferson. In 1825, Jefferson established the nation’s 10th medical school, which has since grown into a nationally renowned academic medical center. UVA Health includes a 612-bed hospital, level I trauma center, children's hospital and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia. Ranked among the best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, UVA has doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals recognized as leaders in their fields and who make every effort to push the envelope of medicine.

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