Program Specialist, RN-Clinical

apartment WakeMed Health location_onRaleigh, NC 27610, US

Overview

The NICU Clinical Program Specialist, RN is the clinical leader for the program or specialty area of nursing practice and has clinical expertise in a focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring and change management. Working in partnership with nursing leadership, this role serves as a change agent for bedside nursing practice and utilizes evidence to develop, teach, guide and implement practice standards and policies. The Perinatal Program Coordinator, RN collaborates with all members of the health care team to design, implement and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies and contributes to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit, health system, local, state and/or national and international level. National Certification in Nursing Required

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required National Certification in Nursing Required Clinical Nurse Specialist Preferred
Education

Master's Degree Nursing Required
Experience

5 Years Nursing Required

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