Nurse Practice Specialist

Home Base; Northampton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in Northampton, Massachusetts seeks an experienced nurse leader to enhance and standardize nursing practice.

The role includes developing protocols, acting as Stroke Coordinator in the Emergency Department, and driving education and quality improvement across the hospital. Qualified candidates have an RN license in Massachusetts, 5–7 years of nursing experience, and preferences for a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in Massachusetts is required.
• At least 5–7 years of nursing experience with 3–5 years in a specialized clinical area.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills with knowledge of quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing practice standards and protocols.
• Serve as Stroke Coordinator within the Emergency Department.
• Promote professional development and nursing practice excellence across the hospital.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Master's Degree in Nursing preferred

RN license (Massachusetts) required

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for enhancing nursing practice standards and promoting professional development within our hospital through developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing practice standards and protocols. This position will also act in the role of Stroke Coordinator. The area of specialty for this position is the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] - required

Experience

• Nursing experience 5-7 years required
• Specialized clinical experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, and healthcare regulations. Extensive clinical experience with a focus on a specialized area within the hospital (e.g., critical care, oncology, etc.). Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills. Strong communication skills both written and oral.

Additional Job Details

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $74,048.00 - $143,488.80/Annual Grade 8NTEMP

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 1910

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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