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Children's Hospital Colorado Clinical Practice Specialist Ambulatory in Aurora, Colorado
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Job ID88674
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
Clinical Practice Specialist positions can have a focus in either the nursing practice or the behavioral health practice. The Clinical Practice Specialist is a leader in advancing practice and excellence, both within the nursing or behavioral health profession and within the context of collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, to improve patient outcomes and systems of care. The position improves practice and patient outcomes across the care continuum through implementation of evidence-based care, consultation, research, education and establishing organizational standards.
Additional Information
Department Name: {Enter the Department Name here} Job Status: Full-time, benefits eligible. Shift: M-F, core hours of 8-4:30p.
Qualifications
Education: Master of Science in Nursing if area of specialty is Nursing.Master of Arts or Master of Science in behavioral health related field if area of specialty is Behavioral Health. Experience: 5 years clinical and pediatric experience. Certification(s): Advanced Life Support (ACLS, PALS) AND/OR other Certification(s) for specific roles may be required within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association ANCC or Magnet approved clinical specialty or quality/safety focus certification required. Membership in a professional nursing, behavioral health or health care organization. Licensure(s): Current Registered Nurse (RN) if area of specialty is Nursing.State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) if area of specialty is Behavioral Health.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the em loyee may be expected to perform. Evidence Based Practice and Research Designs and implements evidence-based, cost-sensitive interventions, including advancing nursing therapies and the provision of direct care, while advocating for the empowerment of patients and families as members of the healthcare team.