Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist — Lead & Educate

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to support the Emergency Medicine team across multiple sites. This role provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and education to promote high-quality patient care, nursing excellence, and evidence-based practice within the emergency department setting.

The CNS will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and support clinical initiatives across Akron General’s Level I

Qualifications

• Requires Advanced Practice Nurse with CNS qualification and state licensure.
• Experience in emergency medicine and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical expert and resource for emergency department staff.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives.
• Develop and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and best practices in emergency care.
• Provide education and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Clinical leadership

Staff education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSN/APRN

CNS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to support the Emergency Medicine team across multiple sites. This role provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and education to promote high-quality patient care, nursing excellence, and evidence-based practice within the emergency department setting.

The CNS will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and support clinical initiatives across Akron General’s Level I