RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist - Critical Care - Days

Hourly Pay Range $43.69 - $67.72. The hourly pay rate is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights Position: RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist supporting Adult Critical Care Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL Employment Type: Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, Days Required Travel: Yes, to other Endeavor Health Sites as needed Overview The RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist (CNPS) is an expert clinician with advanced education and training. She is responsible for applying expert knowledge, advanced assessment skills, and experience to a specific patient population across the system. The CNPS serves as an educator, consultant, and clinical expert, ensuring the use of evidence-based practices to achieve optimal, cost-effective, patient-focused outcomes across Patient Care, Nursing and Nursing, and Organization and Systems. The CNPS interacts with nursing staff to foster an organizational culture of inquiry, mentoring nurses to implement practices based on the latest evidence. Responsibilities Provides clinical nursing expertise in the specialty area and demonstrates advanced nursing skills. Assesses and recommends education needs for role development through direct care observation and feedback from staff, preceptors, and leadership. Provides staff support and guidance in the development and/or modification of a patient’s plan of nursing care. Identifies professional practice needs of unit staff by systematically collecting and analyzing data to evaluate issues, trends, and outcomes. Enhances process improvement by identifying opportunities, leading quality initiatives, and implementing change. Serves as a source of information on the latest evidence-based, cost-effective, safe clinical practices and regulatory standards. Evaluates new evidence and research findings for potential application to clinical practice. Identifies standards of practice using evidence-based information to achieve nurse-sensitive outcomes. Evaluates outcomes of nursing practice changes. Leads the integration, management, and evaluation of technology/products to promote safety, quality, and optimal health outcomes. Partners in developing evidence-based policies, procedures, and protocols; creating and implementing plans to ensure sustainable change at the unit level. Participates in Shared Decision-Making Councils. Consults with Nursing Leadership, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other system teams to establish annual competencies and skill days and other educational needs. Partners with peers to create and implement just-in-time education, presentations, and practical skills in clinical or simulation settings using evidence-based practice and adult learning theory. Develops and provides nursing education in various venues and methods. Responds to the learning needs of the community, employing educational strategies to promote, maintain, and improve health and prevent illness and injury. Shares responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs and teaching methodologies to improve organizational outcomes. Participates in the design and evaluation of Transition to Practice programs for nurses at all levels. Collaborates with academic nursing partners to support and promote integration of nursing students into the practice environment. Serves as an influential leader in interprofessional learning, professional growth, and practice change throughout the organization, using effective strategies to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations. Demonstrates critical thinking and emotional intelligence in decision making, supporting a culture of innovation and clinical excellence. Mentors and coaches clinical nurse/staff nurse educators to advance in nursing education. Fosters a healthy work environment and builds effective teams via coaching and advanced communication skills. Identifies and participates in evidence-based and nursing research projects. Mentors others in nursing evidence-based and research projects. Participates in professional nursing organizations to generate energy, communicate new nursing knowledge, and advocate for the needs of nurses and society. Advances nursing practice through participation in professional organizations, publications, and dissemination of best practices. Creates an accountable nursing care environment that stimulates continuous self-learning, reflective practice, and ownership. Advocates for nurses to practice to the full extent of their role in healthcare delivery. Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in Nursing (required). Doctorate in Nursing (preferred). Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (required). 5+ years of clinical experience in a medical center, hospital environment, or academic setting (required). Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (required). Current nursing specialty certification; if not certified, must obtain within one year of assuming the role. Adult learner knowledge and expertise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility in work schedule. Ability to effectively interact with colleagues and all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse healthcare audiences. Commitment to teamwork; ability to collaborate and coordinate to set and accomplish goals. Presentation skills necessary to provide education to organizational audiences. Commitment to continued professional development, evidenced by attendance at seminars, conferences, and maintenance of specialty certification. Benefits Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, holiday, and more based on position. Incentive pay for selected positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Career Pathways to promote professional growth and development. Medical, Dental, Pet, and Vision options. Tuition Reimbursement. Free Parking. Wellness Program Savings Plan. Health Savings Account Options. Retirement Options with Company Match. Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Community Involvement Opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr