Clinical Nurse Specialist - Critical Care

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Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, Level II Trauma Center, and a community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years.

The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.

About this position :

The Clinical Nurse Specialist practices as an expert in the application of the nursing process and theory within a specialty area.

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, collaborator, clinical leader, role model, and patient advocate.

Utilizes current research / evidence in nursing practice and staff development, and applies relevant findings to educational programs and patient care in conjunction with the unit-based Nursing Professional Development Specialist.

What awaits you :

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most-your well-being and that of your loved ones.

Some of our benefits include :

• Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
• Educational Assistance Program
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Affordable Healthcare options
• and more

What you will bring :

• Master's degree in a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track from an accredited school of nursing or grandfathered in per MDBON regulations
• RN License Maryland State Board of Nursing Current designation as an APRN from the Maryland Board of Nursing
• BLS CPR certification required
• 3+ years of full-time experience in critical care

Salary Range : Minimum $47.93 per hour - Maximum $74.29 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

Important Notice : Authorization to Work in the United States : Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Important Notices :

Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding.

Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons and religious beliefs. Requests for medical exceptions must be submitted at your occupational health screening.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.