RN Clinical Practice Specialist, NICU, Part Time, Day New

Position Summary

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, The Clinical Practice Specialist contributes professional and clinical nursing expertise to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care to specific patient populations within the Valley Health System. The role of the Clinical Practice Specialist advances the profession of nursing and encompasses: Expert clinical practice Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers Consultation/Collaboration Research and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)

The Clinical Practice Specialist Works with staff to influence, guide, direct and develop clinical and professional nursing skills. The role requires the setting of measurable goals and objectives within a framework of current evidence-based practice to: Assist in development of optimal treatment plans Facilitate optimal outcomes for patients and their families Ensure overall continuity of care across the health system

Education

Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in New Jersey. Baccalaureate degree in health care or related field; Master of Science in Nursing preferred.

Experience

NICU Experience. Experience in adult education principles preferred. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving. Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing practice experience, primarily in area of specialty.

Skills

Ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion which addresses patient/family satisfaction. Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.