Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist - Clinic

Company: Evanston Hospital
Location: Evanston
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Clinical Nurse Practice SpecialistPosition Highlights:

* Position: Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist
* Location: Evanston Hospital
* Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
* Hours: Days
* Required Travel: N/A

What you will need:

* License: Current professional Nursing licensure in the state of IL required
* Education: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program; Doctorate in Nursing Practice desirable
* Certification: CPR/BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP if applicable to clinical specialty; board certified in areas of clinical specialty or in Nursing Professional Development
* Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of medical/surgical clinical experience preferred; minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the preceptor/educator role, along with experience with teaching, coaching, and mentoring

What you will do:

* Provide clinical nursing expertise in area of clinical specialty- medical/surgical
* Serve as a reliable source of information on the latest evidence-based, cost-effective, and safe clinical nursing practices
* Partner in the development of evidence-based policies, procedures, and protocols: create and implement a plan to ensure sustainable change on the clinical unit level
* Assist in direct patient care to provide staff support and guidance and/or modification of the patient's plan of care
* Lead the ongoing development, design, implementation, and evaluation of the Transition to Practice Program

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The NorthShore system, headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, includes six award-winning hospitals - Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Northwest Community, Skokie, and Swedish. NorthShore comprises three exemplary physician networks, totaling more than 4,250 doctors across immediate, primary, specialty and complex care; and 170 office locations and 35 immediate care centers. NorthShore has an established reputation with more than 17,000 team members system-wide.

NorthShore is committed to excellence in its academic mission and supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

NorthShore was the first health system in Illinois to receive Magnet designation-the highest, most prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care. The system earned Magnet re-designation in 2019. When you work for NorthShore, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

At NorthShore University HealthSystem, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our mission to support our team members and patients - irrespective of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. We believe that by recognizing and embracing our differences we create an organization that welcomes all to contribute and grow.

We invite all candidates to our team, as we continue to build on the incredible value our diverse talent brings to our organization, our community and our patients.

Please explore our website (www.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore delivers on its mission "to preserve and improve human life" through superior clinical care, academic excellence and innovative research.

NorthShore is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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