RN-Clinical Practice Specialist- ICU
$106,538–$159,827 year
On-siteVisalia, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead evidence-based practice initiatives and standardize clinical protocols across the ICU service line by collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams. Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical order sets and performance improvement projects to enhance patient safety and operational outcomes. Serve as a strategic partner to Unit-Based Councils, guiding staff through PDSA cycles and delivering education on quality methodologies. Analyze operational data to identify trends, refine workflows, and champion nursing excellence while managing project timelines and stakeholder engagement.
Required Qualifications
- CA RN license
- BLS
- ACLS
- Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- BSN
- Minimum five years of progressive clinical experience in area of nursing practice
- Demonstrated experience leading evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or clinical practice initiatives
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, policy, procedures, standard work, and order sets
- Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice (EBP), improvement methodologies and implementation strategies
- Proficiency in performance improvement and change management frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to translate research and evidence into sustainable clinical practice changes
- Knowledge of clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Strong project management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Excellent analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority and effectively leads cross-functional initiatives
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Desired Qualifications
- MSN
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