Registered Nurse Practice Specialist ICU

Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is about purpose and opportunity. As a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, we empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise to reimagining healthcare together. We are recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

About the role

Serve as the go-to expert in patient safety, quality indicators, and evidence-based practice (EBP) to directly elevate care standards and patient outcomes. Partner with clinical leaders to coach staff during unit rounds, identifying competency gaps and building tailored plans for professional growth. Aggregate and interpret patient safety and nursing quality data, transforming insights into actionable strategies that improve clinical practice. Guide the implementation of EBP projects and analyze research outcomes to modernize unit-level order sets and clinical guidelines. Act as a trusted resource and collaborative ally for clinical leadership to drive continuous, organization-wide improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity employer. Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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