RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist

nshs; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

NSHS in Evanston, IL seeks an RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist to advance nursing practice with expert clinical leadership. The role involves developing education plans, guiding staff, and leading evidence-based improvements to patient care.

Expect Master’s in Nursing, IL RN licensure, and ongoing clinical education. This full-time, 40-hour position runs Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm with occasional travel to Warrenville and Arlington Heights.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing required.
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nursing expertise and advanced skills in area of specialty.
• Assess and recommend education needs for role development.
• Provide staff support and guidance in developing/modifying patient care plans.
• Identifies professional practice needs by collecting and analyzing data.
• Leads quality initiatives and implements change for safety and efficiency.
• Serves as source of information on evidence-based nursing practices and standards.
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing practice changes.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Education needs assessment

Staff support

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing Practice desirable

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$43.69 - $67.72 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Position: RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist

Location: 1000 Central St Evanston

Full Time: 40 hrs

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Required Travel: Occasionally - Warrenville and Arlington Heights

What you will do:

• Provides clinical nursing expertise in area of nursing specialty and has advanced nursing skills in area of specialty
• Assess and recommend education needs for role development through observation of direct care being delivered and feedback from staff, preceptors, and leadership.
• Provide staff support and guidance in the development and/or modification of a patient's plan of nursing care
• Identifies the professional practice needs of clinical unit staff by systematically and purposefully collecting and analyzing data to evaluate issues, trends and outcomes.
• Enhances process improvement by identifying improvement opportunities, leading quality initiatives, and implementing change
• Serves as a source of information on the latest evidence based, cost-effective, safe, clinical nursing practices and/or regulatory standards.
• Evaluates new evidence and research findings for the potential application to clinical practice.
• Identifies standard of practice using evidence-based information to achieve outcomes for nurse-sensitive indicators.
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing practice changes.
• Leads the integration, management, and evaluation of technology/products to promote safety, quality, efficiency, and optimal health outcomes.
• Partners in the development of evidence-based policies, procedures and protocols; creating and implementing a plan to ensure sustainable change at the clinical unit level.
• Active participation in Shared Decision-Making Councils.

Education

• Consults with Nursing Leadership, Clinical Nurse Educators, Department Based Educators and other system teams to establish annual competencies/skill days and other educational needs.
• Partners with peers and colleagues on the creation and implementation of programs and presentation such as just-in-time education, presentations, and practical skills in clinical and/or simulation setting utilizing evidence-based practice and adult learning theory.
• Develop and provide nursing education in a variety of venues and/or methods.
• Responds to the learning needs of the community and employs educational strategies to promote, maintain, and improve health and prevent illness and injury
• Assess and recommend education needs for role development
• Shares responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs and teaching methodologies to improve organizational outcomes
• Participates in the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of the Transition to Practice programs for nurses at all levels.
• Collaborates with academic nursing partners to support and promote integration of nursing students into the practice environment

Leadership and Mentorship

• Serves as an influential leader in interprofessional learning, professional growth, and practice change throughout the organization. Uses effective strategies for changing clinician behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-base practices and innovations in care delivery
• Demonstrates critical thinking and emotional intelligence in decision making, supporting a culture of innovation and clinical excellence.
• Mentors and coaches clinical nurse/staff nurse educators to be able to advance in nursing education.
• Fosters a healthy work environment and builds effective teams via coaching and utilizing advanced communication skills.
• Identifies and participates in evidenced-based and nursing research projects.
• Mentors others in nursing evidence-based and research projects.
• Participates in the Professional Nursing Organization of choice to generate energy, contribute to the flow and communication of new nursing knowledge, and to advocate for the needs of nurses and society.
• Advances nursing practice by participation in professional organizations, publications, and dissemination of best practices
• Creates an accountable nursing care environment that stimulates continuous self-learning, reflective practice, and sense of ownership
• Advocates for nurses to practice to the full extent of their role in the delivery of health care

What you will need:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree in Nursing required, with Clinical Nurse Specialist focus preferred. If currently enrolled in a Master program, completion of the Master's program within 2 years of accepting this position.

Doctorate in Nursing Practice desirable.

MINIMUM LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Eligible to work in the US. Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Current BLS through AHA
• ACLS, PALS, NRP if applicable to clinical specialty

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