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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Freeport, IL
Freeport, Illinois

About this job

A rewarding and exciting opportunity is now available for a Clinical Nurse Specialist over Wound Care at an award-winning MAGNET hospital located in Northern, Illinois.

This 250 plus bed acute care hospital is known in the region for delivering exemplary patient care in their Level I Trauma Center and surgical services specialty units. The CNS of Wound Care will become part of a hospital that provides patients with state-of-the-art technologies, robotic surgery devices, and the latest diagnostic procedures to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care services. The hospital has enjoyed an outstanding reputation for their commitment to excellence in nursing practice and their continued dedication to community members for offering safe, compassionate, and high quality health care.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will have extensive experience in the specialty of Wound Care Services and is an expert in evidence-based nursing practice. The acute care CNS will serve as a demonstrated leader, educator, researcher, consultant, and facilitator across the Wound Care spectrum. The Acute Care CNS will collaborate with front line nursing leaders to develop an annual education plan for specified units within the hospital. Responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist include evaluating patient outcomes through data analysis and collection to continually improve the quality of care. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will identify patient and staff educational needs, facilitate the development of educational programs, and perform necessary evaluations to determine the effectiveness of educational initiatives.

The non-profit acute care hospital is in the perfect location for an easy commute to work and a short drive to big city amenities in the Chicago area. Situated in a family-friendly community with numerous attractions, shops, and restaurants for all age groups, this city is the ideal place to live and work.

The hospital offers a highly competitive compensation package, full benefits, and more importantly a great environment to work in.