Nurse Practice Specialist - Perioperative Services

Partner's Healthcare; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in Northampton is seeking a nurse leader responsible for advancing nursing practice standards and promoting professional development by developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based protocols.

The role requires RN licensure in Massachusetts and substantial nursing experience. Required education includes an Associate's Degree in Nursing with preference for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing practice standards and protocols.
• Promote professional development within the hospital.
• Lead and mentor nursing staff to improve patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

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.

Qualifications Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Master's Degree Nursing strongly 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 (if applicable)

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 OnsiteWork Location 30 Locust StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 32Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)Pay Range $74,048.00 - $143,488.80/AnnualGrade 8NTEMP

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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