Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to support the Emergency Medicine team across multiple locations. This role provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and education to promote high-quality patient care, nursing excellence, and evidence-based practice within the emergency department setting.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, enhance nursing practice, and support clinical initiatives across several sites, including Akron General’s Level I Trauma Center as well as emergency departments in Stow, Bath, and Green.
Position Details
Schedule: Variable, Day shift, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with some evening and night shift coverage
Setting: Emergency Medicine
Locations Covered: Akron General Main Campus (Level I Trauma Center), Stow, Bath, and Green
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a clinical expert and resource for nursing staff within the emergency departments.
Promote and implement evidence-based practice to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.
Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and performance improvement projects.
Provide education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and operational efficiency.
Support the development and evaluation of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices in emergency care.
Ideal Candidate
Strong clinical expertise in emergency medicine setting
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Passion for improving nursing practice, patient outcomes, and staff development
Ability to work across multiple sites while fostering strong relationships with clinical teams
This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing emergency nursing practice while supporting a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care throughout the Cleveland Clinic Akron General system.
Job Responsibilities:
CLINICAL PRACTICE: Provide expert consultation and collaboration on care of high-risk patients and families within area of specialty
Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families
Round with patients/nurses and interdisciplinary teams
Proactively monitor nursing practices and analyze data for trends
Write APRN progress notes and bill for patient services
Prescribe medications, therapies and devices as appropriate
Promote high-quality, safe, cost effective care:
Lead and participate in quality improvement projects
Support accreditation and compliance activities
Represent nursing on department or hospital committee
Participate in evaluation of products and equipment relevant to nursing practice
Providing “just in time” teaching at the point of care
Develop / teach advanced and specialty classes for nurses and other healthcare professionals
Identify learning needs, develops, and implements programs for patient education
Mentor nursing caregivers in career coaching and professional development
Support nursing shared governance teams and “champion” programs
Assist clinical nurses in poster/oral abstract development
Promote nursing certification
Primary responsibility for writing / revising policies, procedures, and nursing protocols
Disseminate knowledge from research studies and guidelines
Standardize nursing practice across CCHS locations
Conduct nursing research
Present results of work at local, state, national, and / or international conferences
Submits work to peer-reviewed journals for publication
Education:
APRN
Languages:
Oral and written communication in English
Certifications:
NP
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
CNS
Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals