Clinical Practice Specialist RN, 32 Hours
@ Winchester HospitalClinical Practice Specialist RN, 32 Hours
About the job
Winchester Hospital, a Magnet® recognized 183-bed facility, is a leading provider of healthcare in NW Boston. The RN role supports clinical excellence, professional growth, and evidence-based practice in critical care settings, collaborating with teams to improve patient care.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Current Massachusetts RN license
- Critical care nursing experience
- Specialty certification within 12 months
Qualifications
- Nursing education or staff development experience
- Leadership in clinical initiatives
- Professional certification
- Ability to mentor nurses
Full job description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Winchester Hospital | Winchester, MA
Winchester Hospital, a 5-time Magnet® designated, Top Massachusetts recognized, 183-bed regional hospital, is the leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services in the northwest suburban Boston area.
Join our Nursing Staff Development Team as a Clinical Practice Specialist RN and play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, professional development, and evidence-based practice across our critical care services.
Position Summary
The Clinical Practice Specialist RN serves as a clinical expert, educator, mentor, and change agent, partnering with nursing leaders and frontline staff to support professional practice, improve patient outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs, tools, and resources for nursing staff.
- Lead and support evidence-based practice initiatives and performance improvement projects that advance quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with Nurse Managers and interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices, enhance clinical competency, and strengthen professional nursing practice.
- Serve as a clinical consultant and expert resource, providing guidance on complex patient care issues and care planning.
- Mentor and support nurses in their professional growth, including specialty certification, advanced education, and participation in professional organizations.
- Assist in the orientation, onboarding, and ongoing development of newly hired nursing staff.
- Promote a culture of lifelong learning, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
- Function as a clinical and operational resource for Nursing Staff Development initiatives across designated specialty areas.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing required.
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in critical care nursing.
- Specialty certification required within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialty certification upon hire.
- Previous experience in nursing education, staff development, or clinical leadership.
- Experience leading quality improvement, evidence-based practice, or clinical transformation initiatives.
Why Winchester Hospital?
As a Magnet® recognized organization, Winchester Hospital is committed to nursing excellence, professional development, and delivering exceptional patient care. Our nurses are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and grow in a supportive environment where their expertise and contributions make a meaningful difference every day.
Join us and help shape the future of nursing practice while impacting the lives of patients, families, and colleagues throughout our organization.
Pay Range:
$63,548.16 USD - $159,128.32 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.