Nurse Practice Specialist - Med/Surg

Job Summary

Responsible for enhancing nursing practice standards and promoting professional development within our hospital through developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing practice standards and protocols.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred, Master's Degree Nursing preferred
• Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] - required, Basic Life Support Certification - required
• Nursing experience: 5-7 years required
• Specialized clinical experience: 3-5 years required
• Demonstrated experience in education preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, and healthcare regulations
• Extensive clinical experience with a focus on a specialized area within the hospital (e.g., critical care, oncology, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills
• Strong communication skills both written and oral

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Pay Range

$74,048.00 - $143,488.80/Annual

Grade

8NTEMP

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locus Street- LAND

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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