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Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist - Critical Care - Days

MEP Health
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
The RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist supports Adult Critical Care by applying expert clinical knowledge, assessment skills, and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. They serve as educators, consultants, and clinical leaders, fostering a culture of inquiry and mentoring staff in implementing best practices.

Key responsibilities include providing advanced nursing expertise, assessing educational needs, supporting care plan development, leading quality improvement initiatives, and evaluating practice outcomes. They collaborate on policy development, manage technology integration, and participate in shared decision-making councils.

In education, they develop and deliver training programs, support nursing students, and promote ongoing professional growth. As leaders, they mentor colleagues, champion evidence-based practice, and advocate for nursing excellence.

Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Nursing (Doctorate preferred), Illinois RN licensure, 5 years of clinical experience, specialty certification, and BLS/ACLS. Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation skills, and commitment to professional development are essential.

Additional benefits encompass competitive pay, career growth opportunities, health plans, tuition reimbursement, retirement options, and community involvement.

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