Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) - Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine (3RC)

Education or Equivalency Required: 

•      Master’s degree in Nursing required. Specialty in Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL/CNS) designation preferred.

Required Qualifications:

•       Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa
•       3+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience with:
  •      Staff education and development
  •      Outcomes based practice and quality improvement
  •       Leading change processes including implementation of evidence-based practice.
•       Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
•        Proficient in computer software applications

Desired Qualifications:

•       Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) – Certification by the Commission on Nurse Certification or certification relevant to clinical specialty.
•        Demonstrate ability to understand and deliver care at the microsystem level while being part of a larger, complex environment.
•        Role models professional and clinical practice.
•        Experience with nursing research.
•        Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to problem solve.
•        Member/active participation in professional organization(s).

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications for this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This position may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact Tiffany Perkins at tiffany-perkins@uiowa.edu with any questions.