Job Description

Transformational Nursing At Its Best

NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital merges world-class care with compassion. Established to reverse a shortfall in care in northern Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester and northern New Jersey, we offer “world-class experience with a community feel”. Our case mix index is one of the highest, yet our measured outcomes are among the best in the nation.

Clinical Nurse Specialist – CNS – Critical Care - Days

Working alongside Columbia doctors, you’ll be an integral partner in the delivery of team-based care to our most critically-ill patients. In this clinical leadership role, you will serve as a change-agent; leveraging your clinical expertise to enhance healthcare delivery and quality outcomes for our 12-bed medical-surgical ICU and 25-bed medical stepdown unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives

• Developing and implementing action plans in response to changes in benchmark data.

• Identifying and implementing strategies to improve clinical practice.

• Providing expert consultation to nurses caring for complex patients.

• Assessing learning needs and coordinating unit-based education and development initiatives.

• Mentoring nursing and ancillary staff on the application of evidence-based practice

This is a full time position position working Monday-Friday at NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital.

Preferred Criteria

• Experience applying principles of continuous quality improvement

• CCRN (Adult) or PCCN certification

Required Criteria

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant nursing experience

• NYS RN licensure

• CNS certificate through ANCC or AACN

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field if already holds a BSN degree

• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association

• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire/transfer

• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

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