ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist - 40 hours- Days

Henry Ford Health; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Michigan seeks an ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide advanced nursing care, manage clinical research projects, and develop educational programs. This role requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates must have a nursing diploma and a Master's degree, along with specific credentials from the Michigan Board of Nursing. The position offers a full-time schedule with varying day shifts and responsibilities supporting the ICU team.

Qualifications

• Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced direct nursing care in accordance with established protocols.
• Serves as an expert consultant for staff in program development and clinical practice.
• Manages clinical research projects to support evidence-based practice.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates educational plans and programs.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Expert consultation

Education

Diploma from an accredited school of nursing

Master's degree

Job description

ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist - 40 hours- Days

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), typically four 10-hour day shifts with some flexibility. Occasional off-shift hours may be required to support night staff.

Hospital: Henry Ford Warren

Job Summary: Provides advanced care, consultation, research, management and education in a specific clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Serves as an expert consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development. Contributes to defining, directing and evaluating the nursing care and functions of clinical staff.
• Manages clinical research projects in support of evidence-based practice and disseminates findings.
• Develops, implements and evaluates educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• May assess the learning needs of patients and families and develops and/or implements teaching programs.

Complexity of Work: Within scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

It is understood that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing. Board certification required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required and Master's degree required.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
• Department: Intensive Care Unit 001
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected state in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.