Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - 10T Med/Tele

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Benefits Eligible:

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Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Option for 3, 12-hour shifts, 4, 9-hour shifts, or 5, 8-hour shifts per week

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Where You Will Work: 

Historically, 10T Medical Telemetry has been the chosen unit that Atrium Health looks to when piloting and implementing innovative work. Our unit has a reputation of containing an exceptionally well-rounded team that possesses a wealth of knowledge and clinical expertise.  

Through our exemplary teamwork and collaboration, we have maintained an exceptional reputation throughout the hospital. When the novel coronavirus pandemic began in 2020 and a dedicated COVID-19 medical-surgical unit was needed, the first choice by senior leadership was 10 Tower. This has been a challenge that we have met with open arms and open minds.  Throughout this experience, 10 Tower staff is now regarded as the content experts for COVID-19 patients. We have gained hands-on experience on materials and conditions that have made our staff even more versatile and invaluable to Atrium Health.  

10T Medical Telemetry is a recipient of the PRISM award (Premier Recognition in the Specialty of Med/Surg) from the Academy of Medical/Surgical Nurses, given to outstanding acute care or Med/Surg units or adult/pediatric units classified as med/surg. It is a medical telemetry unit that provides inpatient care 24 hours a day to the adult population – 18 and up.  Adult patients are admitted with acute medical and/or surgical conditions, many with multiple co- morbidities. The care is delivered for a wide range of diagnoses, some of these include COPD, diabetes, chest pain, shortness of breath, pneumonia, fever of unknown etiology and fluid & electrolyte imbalances. 10T also has the capacity for telemetry monitors up to 16 patients and administers/monitors several cardiac drips.

We’re Looking For: 

• Master’s degree in Nursing required. Graduation from an accredited  Clinical Nurse Leader program as required to sit for the CNL certification exam  for enterprise consistency.  

• Current RN license in the state of practice required. Basic Life Support required per policy. Clinical Nurse Leader certification through the Commission on Nurse Certification/AACN required or obtained within an approved timeframe if the role is posted as a CNL position. 
• Additional specialty certification may be required by department or patient population.

• Clinical registered nursing experience in the patient population or care setting served.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating care for complex patients, leading clinical quality/safety work, using electronic health record data, and coaching nursing teammates in practice is required.
• Exact years of experience to be validated by Nursing Operations for enterprise posting consistency.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Provides bedside clinical leadership for a defined patient cohort: Maintains situational awareness of assigned patients through rounding, focused assessment, chart review, patient/family interaction, and communication with bedside nurses and other care team members. Provides direct or indirect patient care support within RN scope when needs arise to maintain patient safety and care progression.
• Performs real-time clinical surveillance and escalation: Identifies early changes in patient condition, safety risks, care delays, diagnostic or treatment gaps, noncompliance with evidence-based practice and policy standards, and clinical deterioration concerns. Escalates to providers or leaders as appropriate and assists with timely interventions, follow-up, and documentation of patient status and plan of care.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary care at the point of care: Leads or actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds, hallway huddles, ADOD/throughput discussions, bedside touchpoints, the implementation of evidence-based practice, and discharge planning. Aligns physicians, nurses, HCTs/nursing assistants, pharmacists, therapists, case management, social work, and other stakeholders around patient-specific goals and barriers.
• Implements evidence-based clinical protocols and standards: Supports bedside implementation and monitoring of protocols and standards such as mobility and turn programs, nursing clinical care practices, nurse-sensitive indicator practices to include but not limited to fall prevention, HAPI prevention, CAUTI/CLABSI prevention, CHG bathing, ERAS pathways, delirium risk mitigation, telemetry stewardship, sepsis and chronic disease management,  education, post-operative recovery expectations, and other population-specific clinical priorities.
• Uses clinical data to improve patient outcomes: Reviews dashboards, reports, audits, nurse-sensitive indicator outcomes, patient safety events, documentation trends, and patient-care outcomes. Translates findings into real-time feedback, countermeasures, education, and sustainable care process improvements at the unit or service-line level.
• Provides just-in-time coaching, mentoring, and clinical education: Coaches RNs, HCTs/nursing assistants, and other teammates at the bedside to reinforce critical thinking, clinical standards, evidence-based care, documentation expectations, escalation criteria, patient education, and safety practices. Supports onboarding, competency validation, and professional development activities connected to clinical practice.
• Supports patient and family engagement: Clarifies care plans, reinforces education using health-literate and teach-back approaches, supports MyChart or other patient engagement tools, addresses barriers to care progression, and coordinates services such as palliative care, home health, Hospital at Home, or other transition resources when clinically appropriate.
• Promotes scalable clinical practice improvement: Participates in professional governance, unit-based councils, quality improvement work, nursing excellence, the acquisition of Magnet-related evidence, and spread of effective clinical workflows across adopting departments or regions. Creates or adapts tools, checklists, huddle boards, audit processes, and education resources to support reliable bedside practice.

About This Location: 

Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, which is distinguished throughout the Southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a CNL means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Preferred Job Requirements 

Preferred Education  

• Doctor of Nursing Practice, additional graduate nursing coursework, or formal quality/safety education preferred. 

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a CNL, clinical nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist partner, charge nurse, quality/safety champion, professional governance leader, or unit-based clinical improvement lead preferred. 

Preferred Certification / Registration / License 

• CNL certification, specialty nursing certification relevant to the clinical population served, Lean/quality improvement training, or other patient-safety credentials preferred. 

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

• Experience with clinical dashboards, RedCap or similar audit tools, EMR reporting, ERAS or other clinical pathways, HAPI/falls/CAUTI/CLABSI prevention, patient throughput, Hospital at Home referral processes, patient engagement tools, and clinical spread/adoption work preferred.

Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.