Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Emergency Services

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to support the Emergency Medicine team across multiple locations. This role provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and education to promote high-quality patient care, nursing excellence, and evidence-based practice within the emergency department setting.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, enhance nursing practice, and support clinical initiatives across several sites, including Akron General’s Level I Trauma Center as well as emergency departments in Stow, Bath, and Green.

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  Serve as a clinical expert and resource for nursing staff within the emergency departments.

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  Promote and implement evidence-based practice to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.

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  Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and performance improvement projects.

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  Provide education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.

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  Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and operational efficiency.

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  Support the development and evaluation of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices in emergency care.

• Strong clinical expertise in emergency medicine setting

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

• Passion for improving nursing practice, patient outcomes, and staff development

• Ability to work across multiple sites while fostering strong relationships with clinical teams

This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing emergency nursing practice while supporting a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care throughout the Cleveland Clinic Akron General system.

• Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role. 

• Graduate of an accredited APRN program. 

• If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire. 

Oral and written communication in English 

• Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).

• Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).

• National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.

• Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.

• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.

• Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s). 

• Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s). 

• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting. 

• Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states. 

• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. 

• Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s). 

• Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s). 

• National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting. 

• Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states. 

• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals 

• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.

• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.

• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Two years clinical nursing experience required.

• Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.

• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.

• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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