Clinical Practice Leader
Education or Equivalency Required:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). Prefer Master's or Doctorate with Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) designation. If Master’s/Doctorate Degree is in related field, Baccalaureate in Nursing required
Required Qualifications:
- Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa
- Considerable clinical experience (minimum 2 years) in acute nursing
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience with: Staff education and development, outcomes-based practice and quality improvement, leading change processes including implementation of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates leadership/management skills e.g.: analytical thinking/problem solving, takes initiative, serves as change agent, motivates/influences others
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to understand and deliver care in a complex and diverse environment
- Role models professional practice and has reputation for clinical and service excellence
- Proficient in computer software applications
Desired Qualifications:
- 1-3 years clinical laboratory experience. Previous experience in performing routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids, which may include but not limited to: Piccolo, CMP’s, CBS’s, etc.
- Certification: Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - Certification by the Commission on Nurse Certification or certification relevant to clinical specialty
- Member/active participation in professional organization
- Experience with Nursing Research
- Experience creating/managing microsystems of care
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.