CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - RN - PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Direct Staffing Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in New York is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Pediatric Emergency Department. The successful candidate will have a Master's in Nursing and extensive pediatric emergency experience, putting patient care at the forefront. Enjoy competitive compensation plus benefits in a supportive environment recognized nationally for excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement contributions

Financial planning assistance

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of acute care RN experience in Pediatric Emergency is required.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care improvements and support staff development.
• Deliver clinical teaching and ensure compliance across Pediatric Emergency services.
• Data collection and developing staff for a growing team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatrics

Current New York State License as a Registered Nurse

Job description

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - RN - PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Full-time

Join our hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Pediatric Emergency Department, where you will practice evidence-based advanced nursing, lead patient care improvements, and support staff development. Our department handles approximately 55,000 pediatric cases annually and is a designated Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, also supporting a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship program.

We seek passionate nurses to deliver clinical teaching, ensure compliance, and inspire across Pediatric Emergency services. The role involves data collection, staff development, and transforming our growing team dedicated to Putting Patients First.

Ideal Criteria

• Previous experience as a CNS is preferred

Required Criteria

• 5 or more years of acute care RN experience in Pediatric Emergency
• Master's degree and certification as a Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatrics
• Current New York State License as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork

Enjoy competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, retirement contributions, and financial planning assistance. Join a hospital with high employee engagement and a commitment to excellence, ranked #1 in New York and #7 nationally by U.S. News & World Report (2015-2016).

Screening Questions

• Do you have a New York State RN License?
• Do you have a Master of Science in Nursing?
• Are you a board-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist?
• Do you have at least 5 years of acute care RN experience in pediatric emergency?

Ideal Candidate

• ED experience (as a staff nurse or CNS) (required)
• Adult ED experience is acceptable
• Pediatric critical care experience is acceptable
• Experience in a Magnet organization (preferred)
• Experience in leading/facilitating committee work, especially shared governance (preferred)
• Experience with Clinical Ladder and professional development (preferred)

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Note: This job posting is active and accepting applications.