OB Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist — Educator & Practice Leader

Edward Elmhurst Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 90,875 - 140,857; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health seeks an RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist to support OB services at Elmhurst Hospital in Illinois. This full-time role focuses on clinical expertise, education, and system-wide practice improvement in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Antepartum care.

The position emphasizes mentoring, developing competency programs, and advancing evidence-based nursing practices across departments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Doctorate in nursing preferred.
• 5+ years of clinical experience in a hospital setting or academic environment.
• RN license in Illinois required.
• BLS required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation required.
• Current nursing specialty certification; certification must be obtained within one year if not already held.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule.
• Ability to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical nursing care in OB services (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Antepartum).
• Assess and determine education needs for role development through observation and feedback.
• Develop and modify patient care plans with staff support and guidance.
• Identify practice needs and analyze data to address issues and outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and apply evidence-based practices.
• Evaluate new evidence for potential clinical application and update standards.
• Coordinate and evaluate technology/products to enhance safety and outcomes.
• Contribute to policy and protocol development and structured change.
• Engage in Shared Decision-Making Councils and interprofessional education.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Mentorship

Communication

Team collaboration

Adult learning theory

Education program delivery

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Edward Elmhurst Health seeks an RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist to support OB services at Elmhurst Hospital in Illinois. This full-time role focuses on clinical expertise, education, and system-wide practice improvement in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Antepartum care.

The position emphasizes mentoring, developing competency programs, and advancing evidence-based nursing practices across departments.