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Description

Specialty Clin Nurse Spec/ Registered Nurse / RN

7a-3:30p/ Full Time / 40 Hours per week

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four **Magnet®** -recognized hospitals. We’re looking for experienced and passionate critical care nurses ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care.

Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical lead for a program or an area of defined nursing practice. Provides leadership in order to integrate new knowledge and innovation within a specialty area. Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills within the three spheres of influence: patient/family, nurses, and the organization/system. Collaborates with the Nursing Director(s) to lead clinical practice and education on the unit, with in the division, and across the health system. Accountable for designing, implementing, and measuring safe, cost effective, evidence-based care strategies. Contributes to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, local, state and national and international levels and is instrumental in the application of the Professional Practice/Care Transformation Model across the health system. Primary duties and responsibilities: Strategic Leadership and Transformation: 1.Leads implementation of the Care Transformation Model. 2. Leads programs and initiatives that are congruent with EHC and nursing's strategic plan. 3. Models transformational leadership behaviors. 4. Demonstrates leadership in ethical decision-making and patient advocacy. 5. Leads implementation in the principles of fair and just culture. 6. Engages in ongoing self-evaluation, seeking input from colleagues, other professionals, patients, and families. Clinical Practice and Patient Care: 1. Provides direct care for complex patient with multi system care issues. 2. Issues may include: biophysical, psycho-emotional, spiritual at the individual, family and community level. 3. Proficient in use of technology to expedite care. 4. Works jointly with nurses and other disciplines to promote patient and family-centered care. Consultation and Coaching: 1. Utilizes coaching to facilitate optimally functioning teams. 2. Coaches staff and others and utilizes advanced communication skills. 3. Mentors and coaches professional development. 4. Provides expert nursing consultation to nurses, physicians, patients and families and others to promote quality care. 5. Effectively communicates with the multidisciplinary team. Professional Development and Communication: 1. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. 2. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. 3. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. 4. Utilizes principles of effective communication. 5. Is cognizant of the diverse needs of patients, staff, and other professionals. 6. Considers cultural influences when collaborating with patients, family, and staff. Qualifications: Minimum required: Education - Master's degree in nursing. Experience - Three years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with at least two years of recent experience in the area of concentration. Licensure - Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Certification - 1. BLS and ACLS certifications. 2. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status Additional Requirements - Meets GA Board of Nursing requirements for CNS. Physical Requirements: (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environmental conditions 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.

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.

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**Division** _St. Joseph's Hospital_

**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30342_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _SJH Nursing Administration_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _157239_

**Job Category** _Nursing_

**Schedule** _7a-3:30p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $56.28/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $65.25/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.