Clinical Practice Specialist - Adult Orthopedics - Acute Care

About the role

Ready to make a system-wide impact?  The Clinical Practice Specialist will lead innovation, elevate evidence-based practice, and drive meaningful change across Novant Health’s Orthopedic Departments!

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• DNP completed or in progress 

• Adult Orthopedic - Acute Care experience

• Project leadership and implementation

• Organization-wide change management

• Multi-facility and system-level thinking

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8-5pm

Location: Remote position 

Department: Center for Professional Practice and Development 

Travel required to all regions of Novant Health - up to 20%.

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Policy adherence
• Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Subject matter expert in orthopedic service line 
• Directs and elevates evidence based practice across all service lines

• Education: Master’s degree, required. Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD or enrolled in a DNP or PhD program with completion within 1 year, required.
• Experience: Minimum of three years clinical practice in specialty area, required.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. RN professional certification in relevant specialty, required.
• Additional Skills required: Current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; effective classroom presentation style; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; understanding of customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; knowledge of research and EBP methodologies and analyses; ability to write effectively.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.