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Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist / RN Educator - ICU/IMC/PACU

Employment Type: Full-Time/40 hours weekly

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Holy Cross Germantown

Responsibilities:

The Nurse Educator/Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) is the clinical expert in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area. The CPS functions both autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers to manage, support, and coordinate the care of acute and/or critically ill patients.  This position is responsible and accountable for:

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating both patient-specific and population-based programs of care. 
• Providing leadership in advancing the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes as well as provide leadership of multidisciplinary groups in designing and implementing innovative alternative solutions that address system problems and/or patient care issues.
• Providing clinical teaching and supervision, and directing patient assignment for new and experienced staff.
• Directing and providing staff development, including training and orientation.
• Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling. 
   

The authority to exercise these responsibilities often requires the use of independent judgement.   The CPS supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital. 

What you will need:

Required:

-Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse or Compact State RN license.

-National certification in clinical specialty required – must be acquired by the end of the probationary 6th month period to remain in the role.  Role certification preferred.

-BLS and/or ACLS Instructor Status preferred.

-Bachelors in Nursing required; Masters Degree – clinical or non-clinical focus preferred. 

-Teaching experience preferred.

-Minimum five (5) years related clinical experience. If hired with a substantially different clinical knowledge set, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise in the practice area within 6 months.

-Demonstrated skills at the level of an advanced practice nurse as evidenced by portfolio, recommendation letters, references, interview, and demonstration in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change

-To utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards and policies.

-Demonstrated ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse Available to meet educational needs on all shifts.

-Proficiency with computers using various applications: Internet, email, word processing, presentation, and databases.

Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• DailyPay Program (Get paid for hours worked)

Pay Range: $43.23 – $53.88

Pay is based on experience, skills and education.  Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.  The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.