Clinical Practice Specialist Peds/PICU, Family Care Services, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision discount program

Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a Clinical Practice Specialist to provide expert nursing care, guidance, and education across the Valley Health System. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, consultation, and collaboration to advance patient outcomes and professional practice.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree, NJ RN license, and Magnet certification. 3–5 years of bedside nursing with pediatric or PICU experience is preferred, with a focus on staff development and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Current RN license in New Jersey required.
• Magnet certification required by 06/01/2026.
• Experience in adult education principles preferred.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, primarily in area of specialty; pediatrics/PICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process toward achieving specific patient/family outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with teams to influence, guide, and develop clinical nursing skills.
• Lead evidence-based practice initiatives and research within the health system.

Skills

Nursing process

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Professional organizations

Education

Master's degree

NJ RN license

Magnet certification

Job description

Position SummaryIn a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, The Clinical Practice Specialist contributes professional and clinical nursing expertise to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care to specific patient populations within the Valley Health System. The role of the Clinical Practice Specialist advances the profession of nursing and encompasses: Expert clinical practice Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers Consultation/Collaboration Research and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)* The Clinical Practice Specialist Works with staff to influence, guide, direct and develop clinical and professional nursing skills. The role requires the setting of measurable goals and objectives within a framework of current evidence-based practice to: Assist in development of optimal treatment plans Facilitate optimal outcomes for patients and their families Ensure overall continuity of care across the health systemEducationMaster's degree required. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey required. As of 06/01/2026 Magnet recognized national certification required.ExperienceExperience in adult education principles preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing practice experience, primarily in area of specialty. Peds/PICU experience required.SkillsAbility to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion which addresses patient/family satisfaction. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving. Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.Job LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $109,595.20 - $136,988.80The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.