Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nursing Practice Specialist

Shift: M-F 8am - 4:30pm

The Nursing Practice Specialist (NPS) at Sinai Hospital serves as a clinical leader responsible for advancing evidence-based nursing practice, outcomes improvement, and professional development across acute care at Sinai Hospital. Operating under limited supervision, this role integrates clinical evidence and performance data to guide nursing decision-making, policy development, and clinical initiatives. The NPS partners with unit leaders, interprofessional teams, and system stakeholders to promote high-quality care delivery, optimize nursing-sensitive indicators, ensure regulatory survey readiness, and sustain a culture of nursing empowerment and accountability throughout LifeBridge Health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translates current clinical literature and research findings into actionable nursing practice, policy, and formal procedure updates.
• Guides unit-level and hospital-wide teams in adopting evidence-based interventions specifically designed to improve patient outcomes.
• Facilitates the dissemination of clinical best practices through targeted presentations, clinical education, and direct mentorship.
• Supports professional nursing practice through mentorship and leadership in a culture of shared accountability and decision-making.

Data Analysis & Outcomes Ownership

• Analyzes hospital- and unit-specific quality, safety, and performance data to identify clinical trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops, implements, and monitors formal outcome metrics related directly to nursing-sensitive indicators and patient care standards.
• Provides objective, data-driven insights to guide frontline nursing practice improvements and executive clinical decision-making.
• Partners with unit leadership to establish and maintain strict accountability for measurable clinical and operational outcomes.
• Leads and manages site-specific projects focused on nursing practice, quality improvement, and outcomes enhancement from inception to evaluation, aligning local unit initiatives with system-wide strategic goals.

Clinical Practice Support & Survey Readiness

• Conducts structured clinical rounds on assigned units to assess practice standards, identify workflow barriers, and provide real-time consultation, bedside coaching, and actionable feedback to frontline professionals.
• Serves as a clinical mentor and professional coach to frontline professionals, promoting critical thinking, continuous learning, and engagement in shared governance, research, and innovation activities.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of current regulatory and accreditation standards governing acute care nursing practice.
• Partners with unit leaders to ensure continuous compliance and preparedness for internal and external regulatory surveys through mock surveys, tracer activities, and readiness reviews.
• Leads or assists in post-survey action planning, implementation, and follow-up to sustain long-term compliance and quality performance.

Requirements:

Education: MSN required

Licensure: Maryland Registered Nurse License

Certification: American Heart Association BLS Certification & Specialty certification

Experience: 3-5 years in clinical nursing with demonstrated experience in evidence-based practice, quality improvement or professional development

Pay Range: $43.33 to $67.16 Based On Experience

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support

403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications

Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.