Oncology Clinical Nursing Practice Specialist

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership programs

Professional development programs

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Georgia seeks a Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist to lead performance improvement and advance nursing excellence. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Nursing, extensive clinical experience, and the ability to mentor staff. Key responsibilities include designing care strategies, promoting evidence-based practices, and serving as a liaison between teams. This role is vital for driving quality care and requires a valid nursing license and relevant certifications. Join our team and make a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical nursing experience in a specialty or system-based performance/quality role.
• Valid nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• BLS and Certification in clinical specialty (e.g., ANCC, NAHQ, AACN).
• Experience translating evidence into practice through protocol development.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required): leadership in quality improvement (QI) or performance excellence initiatives
• Advanced competency in clinical assessment, treatment protocols, and evidence-based interventions for complex or high-acuity patient populations
• Preferred Doctoral degree (DNP or PHD) or APRN Experience
• Experience with data-driven decision-making, root cause analyses, and regulatory compliance (CMS, Joint Commission, Vizient, Leapfrog)
• Experience translating evidence into practice through protocol development, clinical guideline creation, or best practice implementation
• ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification

Responsibilities

• Leads design and evaluation of care strategies aligning clinical standards with performance goals.
• Mentors clinical staff's professional development from novice to expert.
• Acts as a liaison between frontline teams and senior leadership.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and performance improvement.
• Contributes to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, local, state, national, and/or international level, and leads the Professional Practice/Care Transformation Model across the health system
• Serves as a subject matter expert in quality, safety, and key performance metrics
• Analyzes legislative, regulatory, and operational policies as they impact nursing practice and patient outcomes
• Supports design of strategies and resources with nursing leaders, educators, providers, and operational teams to align performance goals with care delivery workflows
• Mentors and coaches clinical staff's professional development from novice to expert, including support for evidence-based projects, research, and publication
• Provides expert consultation, education, and coaching for patients/populations with complex health care needs using broad theories and evidence
• Leads role-based education grounded in current evidence and organizational standards
• Acts as a liaison between frontline teams and senior leadership, advocating a culture of safety and belonging
• Demonstrates leadership in ethical decision-making and patient advocacy
• Less than 10% travel between clinical sites may be required
• On-site employee - Works in the office or at a physical workplace

Skills

Clinical assessment

Leadership in quality improvement

Performance excellence initiatives

Data-driven decision-making

Advanced competency in treatment protocols

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctoral degree (DNP or PHD)

BLS certification

ANCC/NHQ/AACN certification

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare w e fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more!

Description

The Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist (CNPS) is an operating unit, service-line, and system clinical leader who integrates advanced nursing expertise with performance improvement to drive safe, evidence-based, and outcomes-focused care. This role combines clinical expertise with performance and educational leadership to promote high-quality nursing practice, lead care transformation initiatives, and foster real-time accountability across the healthcare continuum.

• Leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of care strategies that align clinical standards with quality and performance goals.
• Translates emerging evidence and innovations into practice across diverse care settings.
• Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in support of nursing excellence across the system.
• Conducts gap analysis to address barriers and utilizes process improvement strategies to facilitate change and best practices.
• Contributes to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, local, state, national, and/or international level, and is instrumental in the application and leading of the Professional Practice/Care Transformation Model across the health system.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in quality, safety, and key performance metrics. 2.
• Analyzes legislative, regulatory, and operational policies as they impact nursing practice and patient population outcomes.
• Supports design of strategies and resources with nursing leaders, educators, providers, and operational teams to align performance goals with care delivery workflows across the system.
• Possesses advanced knowledge and articulates the professional scope and standards of nursing practice. Interprofessional Collaboration, Consultation, and Clinical
• Mentors and coaches clinical staff's professional development from novice to expert, including support for evidence-based projects, research, and publication.
• Provides expert consultation, education, and coaching for patients/populations with complex health care needs using a broad range of theories and evidence.
• Leads role-based education grounded in current evidence and organizational standards.
• Acts as a liaison between frontline teams and senior leadership, advocating and advancing a culture of safety, sense of belonging, and professional development.
• Demonstrates leadership in cultural, ethical decision-making, and patient advocacy. Additional Duties as Assigned.
• Less than 10% of the time may be required between clinical sites may be required
• On-site employee - Works in the office or at a physical workplace, interacting with colleagues face-to-face

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing, ideally in a clinical specialty or leadership track
• 3 years of clinical nursing experience and 2 years in a specialty or system-based performance/quality role
• Valid, active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
• BLS and Certification in clinical specialty (e.g., ANCC, NAHQ, AACN)
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required): - Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement (QI) or performance excellence initiatives
• Advanced competency in clinical assessment, treatment protocols, and evidence-based interventions for complex or high-acuity patient populations
• Preferred Doctoral degree (DNP or PHD) or APRN Experience
• Experience with data-driven decision-making, root cause analyses, and regulatory compliance (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, Vizient, Leapfrog)
• Experience translating evidence into practice through protocol development, clinical guideline creation, or best practice implementation
• ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification

Join our team today!

Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.