Registered Nurse Practice Specialist

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• Partner with clinical leaders and caregivers to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
• Identify quality, safety, and professional development gaps and help create improvement plans.
• Analyze quality and patient safety data to guide evidence-based nursing practice.
• Support Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) projects, including updating order sets, guidelines, and clinical practices.
• Coach and mentor staff through unit rounding while helping incorporate research and best practices into patient care.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross or American Heart Association accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Work Experience

• 2 years applicable experience required.
• 5 years preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Registered Nurse Education experience
• Master’s degree in nursing
• NICU experience preferred

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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