Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist / Registered Nurse / RN at Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Expertise, Performance Improvement, Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, Mentorship, Consultation, Patient Advocacy, Leadership, Data-driven Decision-making, Regulatory Compliance, Advanced Clinical Assessment, Education, Coaching, Research, Interprofessional Collaboration, Care Transformation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more! Description 8a - 4:30p / Full-Time / 40 hrs We're seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist (CNPS) to continue the growth of our Post-Surgical unit at Emory University Hospital Midtown. As the Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist, you're responsible for being a capable CNPS who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. The Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist (CNPS) is an operating unit, service-line, and system clinical leader who integrates advanced nursing expertise with performance improvement to drive safe, evidence-based, and outcomes-focused care. This role combines clinical expertise with performance and educational leadership to promote high-quality nursing practice, lead care transformation initiatives, and foster real-time accountability across the healthcare continuum. Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Innovation. Leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of care strategies that align clinical standards with quality and performance goals. Translates emerging evidence and innovations into practice across diverse care settings. Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in support of nursing excellence across the system. Conducts gap analysis to address barriers and utilizes process improvement strategies to facilitate change and best practices. Contributes to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, local, state, national, and/or international level, and is instrumental in the application and leading of the Professional Practice/Care Transformation Model across the health system. Serves as a subject matter expert in quality, safety, and key performance metrics. Analyzes legislative, regulatory, and operational policies as they impact nursing practice and patient population outcomes. Supports design of strategies and resources with nursing leaders, educators, providers, and operational teams to align performance goals with care delivery workflows across the system. Possesses advanced knowledge and articulates the professional scope and standards of nursing practice. Interprofessional Collaboration, Consultation, and Clinical Scholarship Mentors and coaches clinical staff's professional development from novice to expert, including support for evidence-based projects, research, and publication. Provides expert consultation, education, and coaching for patients/populations with complex health care needs using a broad range of theories and evidence. Leads role-based education grounded in current evidence and organizational standards. Acts as a liaison between frontline teams and senior leadership, advocating and advancing a culture of safety, sense of belonging, and professional development. Demonstrates leadership in cultural, ethical decision-making, and patient advocacy. Additional Duties as Assigned. Less than 10% of the time may be required between clinical sites. Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office. Minimum Required Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing, ideally in a clinical specialty or leadership track. 3 years of clinical nursing experience and 2 years in a specialty or system-based performance/quality role. Valid, active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. BLS and Certification in clinical specialty (e.g., ANCC, NAHQ, AACN) Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required): - Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement (QI) or performance excellence initiatives. Advanced competency in clinical assessment, treatment protocols, and evidence-based interventions for complex or high-acuity patient populations. Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree (DNP or PHD) or APRN Experience - Experience with data-driven decision-making, root cause analyses, and regulatory compliance (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, Vizient, Leapfrog) Experience translating evidence into practice through protocol development, clinical guideline creation, or best practice implementation. ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification. Environmental Factors may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist is responsible for integrating advanced nursing expertise with performance improvement to drive safe, evidence-based care. This role also involves mentoring clinical staff and leading care transformation initiatives.