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Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Suburban Hospital

Bethesda, Maryland

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practices as an expert in the application of the nursing process and theory within a specialty area. Suburban Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility
ICU and IMC

Posted Jun 3

Shift and hours
8 hour exempt
Unit and setting
ICU and IMC · Hospital
License
APRN licenseRN License Maryland State Board of Nursing
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN License Maryland State Board of Nursing RN License Maryland State Board of Nursing. Check your license
License
Current designation as an APRN from the Maryland Board of Nursing Current designation as an APRN from the Maryland Board of Nursing required. Check your license
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS).
Education
Master's degree in a CNS track from an accredited school of nursing or grandfathered in per MD BON regulations Master's degree in a CNS track from an accredited school of nursing or grandfathered in per MD BON regulations.
Experience
Three years of experience in the area of specialty practice Three (3) years of experience in the area of specialty practice required.
Also asks
US work authorization without sponsorship now or in the future Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Pay reviews
Compensation commensurate with equity and experience Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.for roles of similar scope and responsibility

Benefits

  • BenefitsOpportunities for professional development and continuing educationOpportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • BenefitsSupportive and collaborative work environmentSupportive and collaborative work environment.
  • BenefitsAccess to Johns Hopkins Medicine’s extensive resources and expertiseAccess to Johns Hopkins Medicine’s extensive resources and expertise.
  • BenefitsDependent Child Tuition AssistanceDependent Child Tuition Assistance
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
  • Benefits403(b) Savings Plan403(b) Savings Plan
More benefits (1)
  • BenefitsAffordable Healthcare optionsAffordable Healthcare options

The role and schedule

Patients
CVICU, Neuro ICU, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU and Cardiac ICU patients along with Intermediate Care Unit patients
Hours stated
8 hour exempt. No holidays or weekends required.
Weekends
no weekends required No holidays or weekends required.
Holidays
no holidays required
Details
Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
Details
Drug-free workplace Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

The workplace

Suburban Hospital logo
Suburban Hospital
Hospital

Worth asking

  • How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
  • Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to ask
  • Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, call, and rotation?
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Your fit

On your path

Advanced practice has its own path. Scope and independence depend on the role and state.

Original listing

Posted on Suburban Hospital’s careers page.

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Suburban Hospital is a community-based, not-for-profit hospital serving Montgomery County and the surrounding areas. As a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, we are committed to providing world-class care and advancing medical knowledge through research and education. Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding cardiovascular care and make a difference in the lives of our patients. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) 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. The CNS will support the ICU and IMC, including CVICU, Neuro ICU, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU and Cardiac ICU patients along with Intermediate Care Unit patients of the same types.

Work

schedule

8 hour exempt. No holidays or weekends required.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a CNS track from an accredited school of nursing or grandfathered in per MD BON regulations.
  • RN License Maryland State Board of Nursing.
  • Current designation as an APRN from the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
  • Three (3) years of experience in the area of specialty practice required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Access to Johns Hopkins Medicine’s extensive resources and expertise.
  • 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 https://jhhsbenefits.com/

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

Salary Range: Minimum 57.56/hour - Maximum 89.22/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.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

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

What's around it?

In Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent
$2,469/mo
Household income
$192,237/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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