Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) - Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite
Position Specific Summary:
The Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite is seeking a patient centered Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) to perform specific tasks to the assist leadership team under the direct supervision of the Infusion Suite and Clinic Nurse Manager. The CPL will provide technical, informational and accreditation expertise to the healthcare team performing in a variety of clinical situations. More specifically, the clinical practice leader (CPL) is an advanced nurse leader and clinician. The CPL is accountable for patient care outcomes through assimilation and application of evidence-based information to design, implement and evaluate patient care. The CPL position will be required to provide direct patient care as needed.
The Advanced Nursing Practice Leader for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center provides specialized nursing care, clinical education of nursing staff and health professionals, or use clinical nursing expertise in improving nursing and health care through the management of quality or design of informatics, etc.
The CPL leads and supports a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP); and supervises, develops, and implements EBP standards; provides staff education; and facilitates quality and process improvements.
The CPL leads clinical care delivery within a healthcare setting; provides and manages care for individuals and cohorts of patients. The CPL implements and evaluates patient care by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the health care team, including nurses, medical assistants, and other professionals.
The CPL leads and supports a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP); and supervises, develops, and implements EB standards; provides staff education; and facilitates quality and process improvements.
The CPL is an expert who oversees the clinical care and focuses on improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. The CPL improves the quality of patient care and enhances the unit’s effectiveness by:
• Promoting critical thinking and innovation in clinical care.
• Using evidence–based practice and research to enhance patient care.
• Implementing effective decision making and productively managing change
Position Responsibilities:
• Provide Leadership & Direct Care for Specialized Patient Population
• Lead changes in nursing care based on systematic evaluation and evidence-based model.
• Assure on-boarding and competency of nursing staff and clinical staff.
• Provide specialized patient care.
• Maintain and update equipment and supplies used in providing patient care.
• Incorporate findings from research and evidence-based standards/literature into clinical practice.
• Provide deep level of knowledge of clinical to nurses and other members of the healthcare team; patients and families
• Maintain knowledge of all regulatory and compliance standards for health care environment and specialty service.
• Ensure staff understanding and maintenance of regulatory and compliance standards.
• Ensure compliance with UI policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Facilitate and support growth and development of individual staff members, and team.
Department Summary:
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.® The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status four times. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics.
Our Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to bringing world class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. We rank #47 in the country for Oncology care in the U.S. News & World Report. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000. We also hold accreditations with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Commission on Cancer (COC).
The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Mission Statement is to decrease the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and around the world through improved cancer prevention and treatment based on three interdependent missions of research, clinical service, and education. We accomplish this in a multidisciplinary approach where our nursing staff are valued members of the team.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, variable hours between 7-1800. No holidays. No weekends.
P&S Pay Scale: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure-b
Procedural Differentials: Up to $5,000 per year
Location: University Campus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Education
Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). Prefer Master's or Doctorate with Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) designation.
· Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa
· Considerable clinical experience in oncology (minimum 3 years).
· 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 environment
· Role models professional practice and has reputation for clinical and service excellence
· Proficient in computer software applications
· 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 in leading changes in nursing care based on systematic evaluation and evidence-based model
· Experience with Nursing Research
· Role models professional practice and has reputation for clinical and service excellence
In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
