Clinical Nurse Leader or Fellow | Orthopedic Unit

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, consider this advanced nursing role that provides you with the opportunity to have frequent contact with patients, work with an awesome team of nurse leaders, and make lasting change in the organization!

The Department of Nursing is seeking a motivated and transformational leader with a passion for orthopedic patients to fill the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) or CNL Fellow role supporting the Orthopedic Unit.

What you will do

• Fulfill a 1.0 FTE; full-time, salaried position
• Typical work schedule is normal business hours, Monday through Friday; however, with supporting a 24/7 team, flexibility for off shift support is required
• This role supports nursing practice and patient outcomes for patients on the Orthopedic Unit.
• The CNL is responsible for overseeing the care of a cohort of patients and assuring optimal care coordination and outcomes for their area of responsibility.
• The role provides clinical leadership at the point of care and is vital in mitigating risks for our patients, promoting effective communication across disciplines and guiding nurses to continually grow in their practice.
• As transformational leaders, CNLs use change management and process improvement skills to close gaps in care systems.
• Act as a change agent and advocate while participating in both unit-based and system-wide improvement work and projects
• Collaborate with great teams:
• Orthopedic Unit Leadership Team (Director, Manager, Professional Development Nurse, Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse)
• Large group of 15+ CNLs and CNL Fellows
• Clinicians, frontline staff, and support departments

What you will get

• Starting annual salary for a Clinical Nurse Leader is $93,288-$140,753/year for a Clinical Nurse Leader Fellow is $91,020-$137,300/year. Annual salary is based on years of experience.
• Be an influential and motivational leader as you have a hand in guiding nursing practice
• Autonomy in how you approach your work
• Be a key voice in nursing leadership and represent nursing at a system level
• This position allows you to learn about the organization in a different way with the opportunity to connect with cross-functional teams, allowing you to see the bigger picture of healthcare
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Must graduate with a master’s degree in nursing and obtain CNL certification within 3 years
• RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant RN experience. Medical-surgical nursing preferred; ortho experience is a plus. Ideal candidate will have >1 year prior CNL experience in acute setting
• Skills that will help you be successful in this role include leadership, professionalism, organization, accountability, and collaboration
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
• Apply today with your updated resume and cover letter!

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communitie s.

I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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