At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary:

The Director of Clinical Practice and Education is responsible for driving clinical practice and education within a designated service line across the system.  The Director works with the AVP/VPs of Patient Care Services and provides collaboration and clinical supervision of the Advanced Nurse Clinicians (ANCs), Advanced Clinical Educators (ACEs) and Senior Educators (SEs) within the designated service line to ensure positive clinical outcomes for designated patient populations. This is accomplished through the professional development of staff, interdisciplinary coordination of care, clinical leadership, and driving the evidenced informed practice ensuring standardization to get to zero harm.  The Director of Clinical Practice and Education maintains exemplary professional interpersonal communication skills and displays advanced analytical ability.  Key activities include partnership with leadership in all clinical areas to ensure implementation of evidenced informed policies and nursing standards of practice across the continuum of care; facilitation of best practices across the system; and establishment of successful relationships with nursing staff, physicians, and members of other clinical disciplines. The Director of Clinical Practice and Education provides clinical and administrative leadership and clinical expertise throughout the organization by providing a professional practice environment, promoting shared decision-making and professional autonomy.

Position Responsibilities:
 

Demonstrates leadership and accountability for clinical functions and goals of the ANCs, ACEs and SEs across multiple units.

Oversees, directs, and guides the orientation and the professional development of ANCs, ACEs and SEs (in collaboration with the AVPs).

Oversees, directs, and guides the orientation and the professional development of staff at the unit level in collaboration with the nursing leadership in the clinical departments.  

Oversees, directs, and guides the competency assessment program for the clinical areas in collaboration with the human resources department and the clinical departments to achieve the highest clinical quality and to enhance a caring culture.

Supports the clinical work of the ANCs, ACEs and SEs.  Empowers the ANCs, ACEs and SEs to participate in decision-making. 

Supports the ANCs, ACEs, and SEs in planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies to meet individual unit goals which are congruent the health system’s strategic goals, and mission.

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