Clinical Practice Leader – Full-Time Day, Magee Rehab at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA

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 Job Details With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Clinical Practice Leader uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Clinical Practice Leader has advanced preparation and demonstrates a high degree of professional competence in a specialized nursing field and who applies a wide range of alternatives and strategies in problem solving situations utilizing the nursing process. Promotes and supports the use of evidence-based practice. Job Description The Clinical Practice Leader is responsible for supporting the education, professional development, and clinical competency of nursing staff. This role facilitates orientation, ongoing education, competency validation, and evidence-based practice initiatives while serving as a clinical resource, mentor, and educator. The Clinical Practice Leader partners with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, promote quality and patient safety, and support staff in delivering safe, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Summary With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Clinical Practice Leader uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Clinical Practice Leader has advanced preparation and demonstrates a high degree of professional competence in a specialized nursing field and who applies a wide range of alternatives and strategies in problem solving situations utilizing the nursing process. Promotes and supports the use of evidence-based practice. Job Duties Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare. Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s)) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance. Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.Uses leadership skills to coordinate and delegate aspects of care to team members consistent with their level of education, competence and scope of practice, in order to meet the patient’s needs. Assists staff nurse with utilizing the nursing process in providing professional nursing care based on established nursing care standards, policies and procedures. Assists staff in implementing evidence based practice to improve quality care Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution. Facilitates orientation and continuous education of staff, competency responsibility. Responsible for Q&S NSI responsibilities, reviewing data, action plans, etc. Collaborate with CNS and CNE Promote staff professional developmentDemonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members Activ