Nurse Specialist, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Beth Israel Lahey Health

27d • $40 - $104 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Join our team in the state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU), located in the Klarman Building. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with a master's in nursing or nursing education to advance nursing practice, lead professional development, and support high-acuity cardiac care. The CICU is a 15-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes, life-threatening arrhythmias, advanced heart failure, and those awaiting heart transplantation. Our team utilizes advanced therapies including IABP, Impella, VA-ECMO, and other mechanical circulatory support devices. Job Description: Clinical Leadership & Practice Advancement Provide clinical leadership and support staff development using current evidence‑based practice Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient‑ and family‑centered care Identify and prioritize nursing care needs for defined patient populations Lead care conferences and develop innovative programs for patients, families, and communities Design and evaluate educational initiatives for patients and healthcare professionals Develop and update nursing policies, protocols, and nurse‑sensitive quality indicators Partner with nursing leadership and educators to support orientation, competencies, and ongoing education Mentor nurses in skill development, evidence‑based practice, and career growth Participate in product, equipment, and practice evaluation initiatives Engage in research, scholarly work, and professional representation at the local and national level

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• License Registered Nurse required
• American Heart Association – Basic Life support Certificate required.
• 3-5 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in a specialty area.
• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist certification.
• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support staff development using current evidence‑based practice
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient‑ and family‑centered care
• Identify and prioritize nursing care needs for defined patient populations
• Lead care conferences and develop innovative programs for patients, families, and communities
• Design and evaluate educational initiatives for patients and healthcare professionals
• Develop and update nursing policies, protocols, and nurse‑sensitive quality indicators
• Partner with nursing leadership and educators to support orientation, competencies, and ongoing education
• Mentor nurses in skill development, evidence‑based practice, and career growth
• Participate in product, equipment, and practice evaluation initiatives
• Engage in research, scholarly work, and professional representation at the local and national level

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
• While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

What This Job Offers

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