Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN)

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

19d • $51 - $77 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN) is a hospital-based advanced practice role with prescriptive authority at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago’s Lakeview area. The position provides comprehensive clinical care, develops plans of care with patients and interdisciplinary teams, supports patient and staff education, and contributes to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and clinical leadership. The role is full time, 40 hours per week, with flexible start times and options for five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. The position may require varying hours, shifts, and on-call coverage to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• Master of Nursing degree as an APRN-CNS.
• National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from an accredited body.
• Current Illinois APRN license.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within six months of hire.
• Eligible for DEA registration; current DEA registration required within six months of hire, with requirements potentially varying by practice site.
• Current BLS certification.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record.
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including possible on-call coverage.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations, respond quickly to patient needs, and work at a fast pace.
• Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of patient age groups, including child growth and development, adolescent behavior, and signs of normal aging.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; patient-handling equipment and at least one other associate are expected for lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, when available.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of RN experience preferred.
• One year of APRN-CNS experience in the relevant setting preferred.
• Current PALS or ACLS certification may be required depending on the practice site.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document accurate, comprehensive episodic history and physical assessments.
• Order, conduct, supervise, and interpret diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies.
• Prescribe treatments and therapies, including medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and equipment.
• Implement primary and secondary prevention strategies and manage acute and chronic health problems.
• Provide clear, concise, accurate, and legible patient-care documentation.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
• Meet applicable billing and productivity metrics and maintain relevant documentation.
• Perform other appropriate clinical duties and work with interdisciplinary teams to develop resource-conscious care delivery strategies.
• Educate patients, families, staff, and significant others using established materials; assist patients and families with healthcare decisions.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Advise leadership on organizational change, quality improvement, best-practice research, and patient-care practices; integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decisions.
• Participate in peer review, competency assessment, and required credentialing and privileging activities.
• Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge through formal and independent learning; encourage involvement in professional organizations.
• Build effective relationships with interdisciplinary teams, including collaborating physicians where appropriate.
• Advance the profession through presentations and publications.
• Conduct, assist with, or mentor research activities, including participant selection, protocol coordination, and data collection.
• Provide feedback to leadership and consult on assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, system issues, and models of care.
• Identify and participate in practice-setting quality-improvement initiatives and translate research findings into evidence-based interventions.
• Participate in or lead multidisciplinary teams to integrate patient-care services.
• Initiate or revise protocols and guidelines and facilitate organizational change to reflect evidence-based best practice.
• Assess patient-population needs, analyze data, and recommend organizational outcomes where appropriate.
• Advise interdisciplinary care teams on evidence-based interventions, health promotion, and population-health management strategies.
• Work to influence policymaking bodies to improve patient care.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shift or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior