Nealy Pierce has been retained by a nonprofit, academic medical center currently pursuing Magnet that is part of a world-renowned, leading healthcare system to help them identify and attract a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join its Surgical / Perioperative Services team. This role will work with other clinical nurse specialists to serve as the Clinical Expert for the service line, focusing on Research, Evidence-Based Practices, and Implementing EBP to the bedside.

This is an amazing opportunity to lead one of the top programs in the region for one of the nation's top hospitals!

Highlights/Benefits for the Clinical Nurse Specialist:

• Central Mid-Atlantic US location that is consistently rated as one of the best metropolitan places to live in the US for families, millennials, and those approaching retirement age. This city and region has something for everyone!
• You can have it all living here - central location, affordable homes, year round mild climate, easy access to a major international airport, a quick drive to the mountains AND the beach, excellent public and private schools and universities, world-class shopping and dining, phenomenal arts/cultural events, hiking and biking trails, nearby rivers and lakes for boating and fishing, and so much more!
• Full benefits package including excellent healthcare plans, generous PTO, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement assistance, automatic employer retirement plan and 403b match
• Relocation assistance will be offered!

About the Hospital:

• Hospital: 500+ bed, not for-profit, progressive and growing multiple campus academic medical center and health system
• Currently pursuing Magnet - utilizes shared governance and unit based councils
• Major focus on research initiatives and providing the highest quality and safety to its community
• Served its community for over 50 years
• CNS' receive a strong level of support from nursing administration and the Vice President of Patient Care Services

About the Clinical Nurse Specialist Position:

• Position will function as an expert in clinical practice, leader, researcher and consultant and will influence three spheres of influence (patient care, nursing and systems) and will function as a member of the nursing education team
• Position will support the Operating Rooms, Ambulatory Surgery Unit and PACU. The department performs all surgeries except transplants and open hearts.
• Supported by a Lead Educator
• Introduce and utilize evidence-based practice, standards of care, and research to transform practice within the workforce and organization to enhance quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency
• Exemplify the mission and vision for the Hospital, Nursing, and the Department of Nursing Practice, Education and Research

Qualifications and Requirements of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) required
• National Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) preferred /or must be able to obtain
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• We will consider new graduate CNS candidates with at least 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in an inpatient operating room (OR) setting

What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist?

• A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Master's or Doctoral prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) whose function is to improve outcomes in patient care. The CNS is an expert in clinical practice, patient education, research, and consultation and uses these roles to influence the three spheres of practice: patient care, nursing, and systems.

For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit your resume via the link below.

Jill Jarufe | Vice President, Nursing
Jill@np-hc.com | 972.318.9803

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