Clinical Specialist: Labor & Delivery Educator

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert nursing leadership, education, and clinical guidance across departments. This role emphasizes advanced practice, guideline development, and research to improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, drive quality initiatives, and advocate for patient safety while complying with hospital standards. Work hours are 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, on-site in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical area.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice.
• Acts as practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, and Clinical Guideline Manager.
• Uses clinical practice expertise to support collaborative practice models.
• Develops clinical guidelines for high-risk/high-cost patients via clinical pathway systems.
• Conducts clinical research and translates findings to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitors resource utilization to ensure appropriate care levels.
• Assists with development and evaluation of policies, procedures, and standards of care; ensures alignment with standards.
• Facilitates resolution of patient care variances.
• Acts as patient advocate and resource for complex care situations.
• Practices safety and reports equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Educating others

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert nursing leadership, education, and clinical guidance across departments. This role emphasizes advanced practice, guideline development, and research to improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, drive quality initiatives, and advocate for patient safety while complying with hospital standards. Work hours are 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, on-site in Atlanta.