Clinical Nurse Specialist: Educator & Quality Leader

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; Morehead (KY); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UK St. Claire is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to provide staff development, education, and leadership in inpatient care.

The CNS will facilitate competency assessment, ongoing education, and professional development, guiding evidence-based practice and performance improvement initiatives to advance patient outcomes. Reporting to the Nursing Director, with a dotted line to Nursing Education, the CNS collaborates across disciplines to promote high quality care, safety, and

Formación

• 3 years of bedside nursing experience.
• At least 1 year as a clinical educator or nursing instructor.
• Current Kentucky RN License; CNS certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct needs assessments and analyze data to identify gaps in education, competency, and practice.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs using adult learning principles.
• Coordinate nursing orientation, onboarding, continuing education, and competency validation.
• Develop and maintain educational materials to support patient care and safety.
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives through data analysis and audits.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and other health professionals to address educational and regulatory needs.

Conocimientos

Educator

Quality improvement

Leadership

Researcher

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

MSN

APRN

CNL

Descripción del empleo

UK St. Claire is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to provide staff development, education, and leadership in inpatient care.

The CNS will facilitate competency assessment, ongoing education, and professional development, guiding evidence-based practice and performance improvement initiatives to advance patient outcomes. Reporting to the Nursing Director, with a dotted line to Nursing Education, the CNS collaborates across disciplines to promote high quality care, safety, and