Clinical Nurse Specialist | Neonatal ICU-18923

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider, Rush University Medical Center, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Neonatal ICU in Chicago. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay and requires an advanced practice nursing background along with strong skills in patient care, education, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN licensure required.
• Licensure as an APN per Illinois regulations needed.
• Progressive experience in a specialized clinical area is essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering nursing care in coordination with healthcare team.
• Providing consultation and promoting resource utilization.
• Supporting continuity of care and participating in quality improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist | Neonatal ICU-18923

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This position is located in Chicago, Illinois, within the Rush Medical Center's Neonatal ICU (NICU) department. It is a full-time role with a shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, offering a pay range of $51.26 to $91.76 per hour.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse with expertise in a specialized area of nursing. The CNS promotes quality patient care through practice, education, administration, and research, aligning with Rush’s mission and values.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Illinois RN licensure
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Progressive experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized clinical area
• Licensure as an APN per Illinois regulations
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk and stand most of the shift, lift objects up to 40 lbs, and position patients
• Work involves procedures with potential risks and contact with infectious materials or chemicals

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering nursing care in coordination with the healthcare team
• Providing consultation, promoting resource utilization, and supporting patient/family education
• Supporting continuity of care and participating in case management
• Evaluating patient care effectiveness and participating in quality improvement activities
• Developing staff through education, policy development, and research dissemination

Note: NPs working under this CNS position do not have privileges to order diagnostics, prescribe medications, or initiate treatments.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider