Clinical Practice Specialist Labor and Delivery

Clinical Practice Specialists focus on either nursing or behavioral health practice and serve as leaders in advancing clinical excellence. They improve patient outcomes and care delivery through evidence-based practice, consultation, education, and research. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, they influence practice across the care continuum and help establish and uphold organizational standards.

The Labor and Delivery department at the Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC) at Children's Hospital Colorado offers perinatal care for expecting mothers with high risk fetal conditions. Located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, ours is one of the largest and most technologically advanced fetal care centers in the country. Our talented team of specialized MDs, Anesthesiologists, RNs, surgical technicians and sonographers are highly trained to provide a deep level of experience and expertise for a vast array of rare and complex conditions. As a nurse on our team, you will collaborate regularly with maternal fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists. Families cared for in the Colorado Fetal Care Center seek our expertise in neonatal congenital conditions and fetal anomalies. Often after delivery, the neonate transitions to the NICU for ongoing care. Team members provide coordinated care to families facing rare diagnoses such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), bladder outlet obstruction, twin-to-twin transfusion and myelomeningocele. Specialized interventions provided in our NICU include Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), therapeutic hypothermia, and inhaled nitric oxide.

Department Name: Labor and Delivery
Job Status: full time, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift: Primarily day shift Monday through Friday with weekend expectations as needed

This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evidence-Based Practice & Research
  Designs and implements evidence-based, cost-effective interventions, advancing nursing or behavioral health practice and supporting patient and family empowerment.
  Promotes evidence-based knowledge in policies, procedures, and education strategies tailored to patient/family needs and readiness to learn.
  Provides expert consultation and coaching for patients with complex needs; delivers direct care within scope when needed.
  Leads, mentors, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on identifying, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based practices and research.
  Conducts or partners in research to address gaps in knowledge, evaluates impact using scientific methods, and disseminates findings through presentations and publications.
• Quality Improvement
  Assesses the care environment to identify improvement opportunities, integrating patient safety principles and identifying/resolving safety issues.
  Collaborates on and leads initiatives promoting a non-punitive culture for reporting errors and near misses; supports safety recognition programs.
  Leads or participates in systematic quality and safety efforts using root cause analysis, process evaluation, and outcome measurement.
  Mentors others in planning and implementing change, anticipating intended and unintended outcomes, while managing resources responsibly.
• Systems Leadership
  Builds partnerships across teams and systems using leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills; serves as a change agent aligned with organizational goals.
  Develops and consults on population-specific programs that reflect patient and family needs, strengths, and cultural values.
  Advocates for nursing/behavioral health contributions and equitable care in healthcare policy, organizational decision-making, and community initiatives.
  Contributes to the broader healthcare knowledge base through professional engagement, publications, and leadership in organizations.
  Facilitates professional development through education, coaching, and reflective practice, supporting clinical growth among staff and students.
  Participates in the evaluation of equipment, supplies, and policies impacting practice; provides specialty consultation and supports nurses practicing to the full scope of their role.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master of Science in Nursing
Experience: 5 years clinical and pediatric experience. Experience in Labor and Delivery strongly preferred
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) license

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $105,046.99 to $157,570.49

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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