Trinity Health

Clinical Nurse Educator - Critical Care - $20,000 New Hire Bonus

$35.41 - $55.77 / hour

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Educator

Unit: Critical Care

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day shift (Monday - Friday)

We are offering a $20,000 hiring bonus to external applicants who meet our minimum requirements.

Position Purpose

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. 

What you will do:

  • 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

  • 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.

  • Master's Degree – clinical or non-clinical focus. 

  • 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.

  • Computer skills using various applications: Internet, email, word processing, presentation, and database.

Pay Range: $35.41 – $55.77

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.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefit packages, 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 the first day of employment.  

  • Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  

  • Free onsite parking.  

  • Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   

  • Referral Rewards Program 

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

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.

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