Nurse Clinical Education Specialist - NICU
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Specialist practices as an expert in the application of the nursing process and theory within a specialty area. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, collaborator, clinical leader, role model, and patient advocate. Adjusts schedule as needed in order to provide supervision and guidance to new staff on off-shifts. Participates on multidisciplinary committees to complete projects/procedures that affect direct patient care. Participates in implementing strategic hospital and department initiatives.
Requirements
- Master's degree Preferred.
- Qualified applicants can be placed in the position if they agree to complete a MSN; must apply to and be accepted into a MSN program within six months, with course work to begin promptly after acceptance. Steady progress toward degree completion is defined as a minimum of 9 credits per calendar year from the time course work begins
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience preferred.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Maryland.
- Certification in clinical area of specialty preferred; if not current, will seek certification within two (2) years of hire.
- Certification in advanced life support specific to area of clinical specialty required (ACLS, PALS, or NRP).
Nice To Haves
- Nationally recognized certification in an appropriate specialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner
- Advance patient care indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, collaborator, clinical leader, role model, and patient advocate
- Adjust schedule as needed in order to provide supervision and guidance to new staff on off-shifts
- Participate on multidisciplinary committees to complete projects/procedures that affect direct patient care
- Participate in implementing strategic hospital and department initiatives
Benefits
- Fantastic benefits: https://hcgh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
