Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist / RN
About The Position
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, outcomes-focused care. The role combines clinical, performance, and educational leadership to promote high-quality nursing practice, lead care transformation initiatives, and foster real-time accountability across the healthcare continuum. The specialist leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of care strategies; translates emerging evidence and innovations into practice; and advances evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement. The role also serves as a subject matter expert in quality, safety, and performance metrics; works with nursing leaders, educators, providers, and operational teams to align performance goals with care delivery workflows; and provides consultation, education, coaching, and mentorship to clinical staff and patients with complex needs. This is an on-site position. Travel between clinical sites may be required less than 10% of the time. Physical requirements include occasional lifting and carrying of objects up to 25 pounds, occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work. Environmental exposures may vary by assigned work area and can include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, radiation, and other listed workplace conditions. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing, ideally in a clinical specialty or leadership track.
- Three years of clinical nursing experience.
- Two years of experience in a specialty or system-based performance/quality role.
- Valid, active, unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
- BLS certification.
- Certification in a clinical specialty, such as ANCC, NAHQ, or AACN.
- Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement or performance excellence initiatives.
- Advanced competency in clinical assessment, treatment protocols, and evidence-based interventions for complex or high-acuity patient populations.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) or APRN.
- Experience with data-driven decision-making, root cause analyses, and regulatory compliance, such as CMS, Joint Commission, Vizient, or Leapfrog.
- Experience translating evidence into practice through protocol development, clinical guideline creation, or best-practice implementation.
- ACLS and/or PALS certification if applicable, or other specialty certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of care strategies aligned with clinical standards, quality goals, and performance goals.
- Translate emerging evidence and innovations into practice across diverse care settings.
- Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in support of nursing excellence.
- Conduct gap analyses and use process-improvement strategies to address barriers and facilitate change and best practices.
- Advance nursing practice at unit, system, local, state, national, and/or international levels, including applying and leading the Professional Practice/Care Transformation Model across the health system.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in quality, safety, and key performance metrics.
- Analyze legislative, regulatory, and operational policies as they affect nursing practice and patient-population outcomes.
- Support development of strategies and resources with nursing leaders, educators, providers, and operational teams to align performance goals with care-delivery workflows.
- Mentor and coach clinical staff in professional development, including evidence-based projects, research, and publication.
- Provide expert consultation, education, and coaching for patients and populations with complex healthcare needs.
- Lead role-based education grounded in current evidence and organizational standards.
- Act as a liaison between frontline teams and senior leadership, advocating for safety, belonging, and professional development.
- Demonstrate leadership in cultural and ethical decision-making and patient advocacy.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits that start on day one.
- Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs.
- Family-focused benefits.
- Wellness incentives.
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
