Registered Nurse Practice Specialist
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- Location: Evansville, IN
- Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
- Department/Specialty: 6 South Med Surg
- Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time
- Guide evidence-based practice initiatives: Lead the implementation of unit and division-level projects, including updating order sets and practice guidelines, to elevate clinical standards across the health system.
- Turn data into actionable care improvements: Aggregate and analyze quality and patient safety data alongside clinical leaders to identify practice gaps and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
- Empower and mentor care teams: Conduct regular unit rounds in partnership with clinical leaders to provide hands-on coaching, support caregivers and foster professional development.
- Bridge research and bedside care: Evaluate clinical research outcomes to develop and integrate cutting-edge, evidence-based guidelines directly into daily nursing practice.
- Partner for quality and safety enhancement: Collaborate with clinical leadership to design targeted competency plans, close skill gaps and continuously refine safety standards across teams.
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
- 2 years applicable experience required. 5 years preferred.