Clinical Nurse Specialist; CNS Certified - Cardiac Stepdown
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Nursing
Nurse Educator
About Duke Health
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About Duke University HospitalPursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more.
Hiring Incentives$7,500 Commitment Bonus (paid in four equal installments over 2 years).
Relocation assistance up to $8,000 available for nurses relocating greater than 50 miles to Durham, NC.
Job TitleClinical Nurse Specialist – Cardiac Stepdown
Job SummaryThe Cardiac Stepdown Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with the healthcare team to enhance care for patients within the DUH Heart Center. They serve as an expert resource and consultant to nursing staff, provide evidence‑based clinical expertise, and act as a clinician, educator, consultant, role model, and leader. They make clinical judgments based on current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems and support inpatient step‑down and intermediate‑care units at an academic medical center providing care for complex cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical patients.
SpecificJob Responsibilities and Standards
- Support education of nurses and other health‑care providers, including pre‑professional, graduate, and continuing education opportunities.
- Mentor health professionals in applying evidence‑based care principles.
- Use coaching and advanced communication skills to facilitate the development of effective clinical teams.
- Build effective interdisciplinary relationships to support coordinated, high‑quality care.
- Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to nurses, physicians, and other team members.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration within and across units and services.
- Partner with leaders to develop innovative and cost‑effective care models and programs.
- Promote a culture of clinical inquiry, continuous learning, and evidence‑based care.
- Evaluate and translate research and best practices into clinical application across the system.
- Identify barriers and facilitators to implementing evidence‑based practices and design strategies to improve adoption.
- Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, effectiveness, and outcomes.
- Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and evaluate impact.
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, and protocols.
- Provide leadership in system‑wide implementation of quality improvement and innovation.
- Mentor staff in applying evidence‑based practice principles and engaging in research or quality improvement projects.
- Lead initiatives that promote excellence in clinical practice and professional nursing standards.
- Identify system‑level barriers and develop solutions to improve care delivery and outcomes.
- Advance nursing practice through leadership, ethical decision‑making, and continuous professional growth.
- Contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment that fosters staff engagement and retention.
- Support the development of standards, policies, and care protocols to ensure high‑quality, safe, and patient‑centered care.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and apply advanced clinical judgment to plan and evaluate care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence‑based interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Prescribe nursing therapeutics, interventions, diagnostic measures, equipment, procedures, and treatments to meet the needs of patients, families, and groups, in accordance with professional preparation, institutional policy, state, and federal laws and practice acts.
- Coordinate transitions of…
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