Full-Time Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical nursing expertise, assess staff education needs, and support patient care planning.
• Identify practice improvement opportunities, lead quality initiatives, and evaluate outcomes.
• Develop and implement evidence-based policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure safe, cost-effective, and optimal care.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and educators to establish competencies and deliver educational programs using varied methods.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff, foster a culture of professional growth, and support evidence-based research projects.
• Participate in shared decision-making and support nursing innovation and practice change.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required; Doctorate preferred.
• 5+ years clinical experience in healthcare or academic settings.
• Current RN license in Illinois, BLS certification, and specialty certification (or within one year).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, engage diverse audiences, and promote professional development.