Clinical Practice Nurse Leader

The Clinical Practice Nurse Leader 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. Responsibilities: • Serves as a clinical resource to ambulatory practices. • Collaborates with team members, practice leadership, and system partners to reinforce organizational initiatives and standard work. • Assists in the planning, coordination and implementation of NHNMG onboarding programs, operational meetings and various educational initiatives led by the Clinical Practice team. • Conducts standard onboarding training, education, and skill validation for new clinical leaders and staff to ensure competency and compliance with organizational standards. • Develops and maintains onboarding materials and training schedules in collaboration with subject matter experts. • Facilitates ongoing training and education to align with evolving care standards and organizational goals. • Supports and promotes programs that provide opportunities for professional development and continuing education for clinical staff. • Collaborates with leadership and subject matter experts to identify training needs and implement development initiatives. • Utilizes evidence-based research when supporting and implementing clinical best practices, policies, and standard workflows to ensure compliance with organizational goals. • Participates in the integration of new ambulatory practices and reinforces practice standards through onsite/virtual support to the clinical workforce. • Seeks continual feedback and maintains visibility across practices to gain contextual insight into training and educational needs. • Responds promptly and professionally to inquiries in shared email inboxes, ensuring timely follow-up, appropriate routing, and inbox organization per team protocols. • Models, teaches and advances a culture of safety and shared improvement Required : • Current license as a Registered Nurse - State of Illinois Professional Nurse • Master of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Master’s degree in a related discipline. Candidates enrolled in a Master’s degree program will be considered. • A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as an RN • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification • Strong verbal/written communication, presenting, multi-tasking, excellent organization, and critical thinking skills • Frequent travel to various NM locations based on organizational need Preferred: • Certification in relevant professional organization • Prior ambulatory clinical experience • Prior utilization of Epic or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) within ambulatory setting • Prior training or relevant clinical leadership experience, including preparation of training materials and classroom facilitation • Proficient Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 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 with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. 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. 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. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.