Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neuro ICU-25619

Summary

The Clinical Specialist RN is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who promotes quality patient care through an integrated role of practice, education, administration and research. The Clinical Nurse Specialist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Business Unit

Rush Medical Center

Hospital

Rush University Medical Center

Department

11 W Tower- NSICU

Work Type

• Full Time

Shift

Shift 1

Schedule

• 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

Pay Range

• $51.26 - $81.64 per hour

Skills

• A high level of analytical ability
• Leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change
• Utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide and implement practice standards and policies
• Computer skills using various applications: Internet, e-mail, word programs and databases

Abilities

• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the day
• Ability to lift or carry objects 35-40 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports is required.

Required Job Qualifications

• Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Current state of Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse- Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist licensure required.
• Graduate from an accredited CNS educational program with a Masters or Doctoral nursing degree.
• The CNS’s education and specialty board certification must correlate with the job role, setting, responsibility and patient population.
• BLS validation required.