Nurse Practice Specialist

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a Nurse Stroke Coordinator to enhance nursing practice standards in the Emergency Department. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based protocols and supporting professional development of staff.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Massachusetts with 5–7 years of nursing experience and 3–5 years in specialized clinical areas; leadership and teaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with Massachusetts license required.
• Nursing experience 5-7 years required; specialized clinical experience 3-5 years required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, and healthcare regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teaching abilities; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

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

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
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

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

Pay Range

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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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