Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist - Critical Care - Days

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Career growth opportunities

Incentives

Competitive pay

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health seeks an RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist to support Adult Critical Care through advanced clinical expertise, education, and leadership. The role focuses on improving patient outcomes, nursing development, and organizational systems.

Responsibilities include guiding clinical practice, leading education initiatives, evaluating research, and collaborating with leadership to advance policies and technology integration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing; Doctorate preferred.
• Current RN license in Illinois.
• 5+ years of clinical experience.
• Certification in nursing specialty or within one year of role assumption.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance to Adult Critical Care teams.
• Identify education needs and lead staff development.
• Lead quality initiatives and evaluate new research.
• Manage technology integration and support policies.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop policies and staff education.
• Foster a culture of inquiry and innovation.
• Mentor staff and support professional growth.
• Participate in nursing practice advancement research.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Educator/teacher

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Policy development

Research participation

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Doctorate preferred

Job description

The RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist supports Adult Critical Care by applying advanced clinical expertise, assessment skills, and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, nurse development, and organizational systems. They serve as educators, consultants, and leaders, promoting quality, safety, and cost-effective care.

Key responsibilities include providing clinical guidance, identifying education needs, leading quality initiatives, evaluating new research, and managing technology integration. They collaborate with leadership to develop policies, conduct staff education, and foster a culture of inquiry and innovation.

Additionally, they mentor staff, support professional growth, participate in research projects, and advocate for nursing practice advancement.

Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Nursing (Doctorate preferred), current RN license in Illinois, 5+ years of clinical experience, and certification in nursing specialty or within one year of role assumption. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and commitment to ongoing professional development are essential.

Benefits encompass competitive pay, incentives, career growth opportunities, medical/dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs. The role aims to enhance organizational excellence through clinical leadership and education.