Clinical Nurse Expert

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions. Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life. At Shepherd Center, you’ll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings. The Clinical Nurse Expert functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and researcher, managing and overseeing evidence based practices for brain, spinal and other neurologic disorders, working with other managers and directors assuring nursing practices are of quality to the center and to the program. The Clinical Nurse Expert participates within hospital-wide and program committees to enhance best practices and works with the CNO, Nurse Managers, and Program Directors to support collaborative practices in nursing and therapy. The role manages nurse educators and PCT educators to support implementation of best practices. Additionally, this role serves as a lead nurse planner to fulfill ANCC Provider Unit requirements for continuing education. The Clinical Nurse Expert is role model, collaborator, innovator, advocate and change agent for clinical nurse education and other educational initiatives, as applicable. Accountabilities: Collaborates closely with IT leadership, clinical leadership, and physicians to provide leadership for clinical systems projects and initiatives. Leads integration between clinical areas and IT regarding the development and translation of business needs using appropriate reporting tools and methodologies. Chairs the change control meeting to manage workflow and business process changes to ensure the success and optimization a modified clinical information systems. Supervises project team members with the implementation and support of information systems that support all clinical documentation practices. Coordinates with nursing leadership, information management and other staff to develop, implement, maintain and monitor clinical information. Coordinates with appropriate Shepherd staff for the establishment, appropriate access to and auditing of clinical compliance with clinical documentation practices across the clinical programs Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; RN with Master’s Degree in Nurse Education (professional experience in the field of interest accepted). 3-5 years of clinical experience in either Med/Surg or Rehab. Nurse Educator experience preferred or other advance practice nurse certifications in neurology. Exceptional verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Leadership and effective coaching skills. Exceptional time management and organizational skills. Current BLS certification. ACLS preferred; Certification Rehabilitation Registered Nurse and/or Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse preferred. Current Georgia RN license.