Nursing Clinical Specialist (RN) Critical Care - Relocation Offered!

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of Position
Are you a clinical expert in Critical Care looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and collaborative -Clinical Specialist -to join our Quality and Nursing Practice team at -MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in Critical Care.

Position Overview
The Critical Care Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical expert and healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for a specific patient population or specialty area while providing consultation to address complex patient care issues, offering guidance on the prevention and management of patient care practices.
As a Clinical Specialist in Critical Care, you will utilize a professional evidence-based nursing practice framework working within three spheres of influence: patient/family, nursing, and system/organization.

Key Responsibilities
- - - - - - - - - -Serves as a collaborative source of clinical expertise and professional advice. Plays a significant role in developing, maintaining, and applying nursing standards, standard order sets, patient care protocols, and policies and procedures in collaboration with health care team members.
- - - - - - - - - -Participates in the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical services for a designated patient population. Assesses and analyzes patient data and evaluates appropriateness in care.
- - - - - - - - - -Provides expertise and support for health care surveys and regulatory and compliance reviews from local, regional, and national entities Including, but not limited to, the D.C. Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Supports survey readiness. Collaborates with facility leadership in the development of post-survey action planning and execution.
- - - - - - - - - -Participates in risk management as it relates to nursing practice including investigating, identifying, and communicating issues. Incorporates evidence into all clinical activities. Actively participates in research, evidence-based practice (EBP) and performance improvement activities.
- - - - - - - - - -Leads and manages a wide array of high visibility, multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving hospital performance in areas including, but not limited to, infection prevention, safety, compliance, regulatory and nursing practice.

Why Join Us
- - - - - - - - - -Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
- - - - - - - - - -Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
- - - - - - - - - -Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.

Qualifications
- - - - - - - - - -Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing (Required)
- - - - - - - - - -Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)
- - - - - - - - - -Active DC RN License
- - - - - - - - - -5 or more years of progressively more responsible job-related experience in Nursing
- - - - - - - - - -Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Specialist Critical Care position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.


This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

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