Nursing Practice Specialist - ICU - MGH

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not‑for‑profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high‑performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Are you passionate about empowering nurses and shaping the future of critical care? Join Blake 12, an 18‑bed multidisciplinary ICU at the forefront of innovation, where you’ll not only care for the most complex patients—including abdominal and lung transplant cases— but also ignite the professional journeys of nurses at every stage.

• Champion of Nurse
  
  Education:
  
  As a Nursing Practice Specialist, you’ll be the driving force behind continuous learning. You’ll help to deliver education that is grounded in evidence‑based practice, mentor new and experienced nurses, and create hands‑on opportunities for skill advancement. This role incorporates the ability to oversee professional development and education of all staff while also being able to do real‑time bedside teaching. You’ll ensure every nurse has the tools and confidence to excel.
• Mentor and Role Model:
  Inspire up‑and‑coming nurses by sharing your expertise in critical care, transplant, and advanced therapies. Through collaborative consultation and role modeling, you’ll nurture clinical excellence and compassionate care, helping nurses grow into leaders themselves.
• Innovator in Practice:
  Lead the way in evidence‑based care by integrating the latest research, technology, and best practices. You’ll guide the team in adopting new protocols, solving complex challenges, and continuously improving patient outcomes.
• Collaborative Leader:
  Work side‑by‑side with the Nursing Director and a multidisciplinary team to foster a culture of support, inclusion, and professional development. Your leadership will motivate others, manage change, and build strong partnerships across all levels of care.

• Deliver expert clinical consultation and support for complex patient care.
• Identify learning needs and develop impactful educational programs for nurses and students.
• Facilitate advanced clinical skill acquisition through hands‑on teaching and mentorship.
• Champion research, quality improvement, and evidence‑based practice initiatives.
• Promote a culture of lifelong learning, peer support, and professional networking.

• Master’s degree in nursing (required)
• Current Massachusetts RN license
• At least 5 years of critical care nursing experience; transplant experience a plus
• Demonstrated leadership and a passion for education
• Certification in critical care nursing (preferred)

Here, you’ll do more than practice nursing—you’ll shape the future of the profession. If you’re an energetic leader eager to make a lasting impact on patients and colleagues alike, we invite you to join our team and help every nurse reach their full potential.

Responsible for developing educational programs, clinical decision‑making, management of quality outcomes, and participation in research activities. Provide patient care in the clinical environment, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and patient and family counseling activities.

• Provides expert‑level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.
• Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family.
• Actively participates in research and evidence‑based practice activities that will positively affect patient care outcomes.
• Provide health care services to patients.
• Forming a diagnosis and management and treatment of illness and disease.
• Performs other duties as…