Job Description
Department:
36102 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Emergency Department Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week:
40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday. Pay Range $38.20 - $66.25 Title:
Clinical Practice Specialist-Emergency Department Scheduled Hours:
Monday-Friday; Day Shift; Fulltime (40 hours a week) Flexibility with hours Job Summary:
This position is a dual role in the Emergency Department at Illinois Masonic Medical Center functioning to plan and coordinate care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and working in collaboration with medical and hospital staff to identify and provide multidisciplinary care to the septic patient in the Emergency Department and throughout hospital. Provides clinical and professional expertise for patients, families and staff members. The Clinical Practice Specialist will serve as practitioner, patient outcome champion, professional leader and innovator. This position provides a high degree of professional competence and integrates practice, research, education and leadership into clinical roles. Typical focused priorities include improvement of site and unit based KRA indicators, nursing sensitive indicators, Magnet designation and patient population specific programs including but not limited to ventilator care, falls, restraints, sepsis and associated committee PI tasks. The role will support Advocate's initiatives working collaboratively with unit leadership to achieve unit, department and site organizational goals to always ensure safety, quality and service. Patient Outcomes:
Monitors data, develops interventions, programs and indicators to benchmark performance and improve patient outcomes. Professional Leadership/Staff Development:
Demonstrates leadership qualities that reflect accountability and serves as a clinical expert/resource to staff with respect to problem solving patient care, aiding in staff's critical thinking skills, and professional development. Participates in and promotes quality, research and evidence based practice findings by making appropriate recommendations for changes in practice, policies and procedures. Position Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current IL RN license Masters Degree in Nursing required 3+ year's recent emergency nursing clinical experience required Current RN license in the State of Illinois Current AHA CPR and ACLS Certification in specialty (i.e., TNCC) or must achieve within 2 years of hire Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Proven leadership skill Good organizational skills Effective communication and presentation skills Must be knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory and capable of creative planning, coordinating, and overseeing educational and orientation programs Proficient at incorporating adult learning principles, online and in person teaching methods to maximize learning and the application of that learning Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, planning and problem solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards:
benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
