Clinical Practice Specialist

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Advanced Practice Nursing
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in adult health care? In this role, you'll be the go-to resource for our adult health units, actively engaging in problem-solving, data gathering and analysis, and mentoring team members to elevate performance and patient outcomes. You will bring your expertise and initiative to support teams, identify opportunities for improvement, and help drive informed decision-making.

What you'll do

• Serve as a clinical resource, mentoring staff and promoting research-based practice.
• Guide staff development through instruction, resources, and mentorship.
• Conduct holistic wellness and illness assessments using evidence-based techniques.
• Support care for complex patient cases and explore relevant technologies and protocols.
• Collaborate with providers to develop and implement interdisciplinary care plans.
• Identify clinical inquiry opportunities to improve outcomes and practice.
• Set nursing practice standards with unit leadership based on best evidence and specialty guidelines.
• Promote and support quality improvement and research initiatives.
• Design system assessments to evaluate organizational structures and functions.

• Four years of clinical experience.
• One year of acute care RN staff nurse experience.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required. Candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in Nursing will also be considered and required to sign an agreement committing to complete their MSN degree within three years of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS).

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org