Clinical Nurse Expert (CNE) – Part Time

Schedule: Tuesday & Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (2 days/week)

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, the Clinical Nurse Expert (CNE) applies advanced clinical expertise and influence across the three spheres of practice—patient/family, staff, and system—to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. The CNE maintains current, evidence-based knowledge in their area of expertise and collaborates with interdisciplinary and interprofessional healthcare teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care across the continuum.

This role exemplifies the Professional Practice Model and requires strong collaboration with all levels of the organization, across the LifeBridge Health system, and with community partners. The CNE works under the direct supervision of the assigned Director.

Culture of Safety

Unified by the core purpose of creating a healthier community—one person at a time—the Division of Patient Care Services is committed to sustaining a culture of safety focused on optimal patient outcomes. Each employee is responsible for delivering highly reliable care while adhering to all National Patient Safety Goals. This work occurs within a supportive, just learning environment where teamwork is valued and every individual contributes to patient, staff, and visitor safety.

Experience

Required:

• 3–5 years of nursing experience

Education

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Licensure & Certifications

Required:

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

• APRN – Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license (Maryland or eligibility to obtain)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Key Responsibilities Clinical Practice & Consultation

• Provides direct patient care and consultation when advanced clinical skills are required

• Collaborates with patients and families to promote health, well-being, and quality of life

• Serves as a liaison between providers and staff to support continuity of care

• Identifies risks to patient safety, autonomy, and quality based on assessments across all spheres of influence

• Synthesizes complex clinical data using advanced clinical judgment to guide interventions

• Documents consultations and care provided in accordance with hospital and nursing policies

• Provides patient and family education as appropriate

Leadership, Coaching & Professional Development

• Promotes development of clinical reasoning and decision-making among healthcare team members

• Coaches staff to enhance clinical skills, systems thinking, and independent problem-solving

• Mentors nurses, graduate students, and healthcare professionals in evidence-based practice

• Participates in peer review and interdisciplinary patient care conferences

• Serves as educator for assigned units in the absence of a dedicated educator

System Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice

• Designs, implements, and evaluates care delivery models and practice improvements

• Leads system change initiatives to improve clinical and system-level outcomes

• Identifies system inefficiencies and drives improvement plans with measurable outcomes

• Guides adoption and sustainability of evidence-based and best practices

• Participates in quality improvement, performance improvement, and research initiatives

• Conducts or contributes to outcome studies to evaluate effectiveness of interventions

• Disseminates outcomes through presentations, publications, and professional involvement

Collaboration & Change Management

• Leads and participates in interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration

• Applies conflict management and negotiation skills to achieve shared goals

• Coordinates population-based care using system and community resources

• Evaluates legislative and regulatory policies impacting nursing practice and outcomes

• Serves on internal and external advisory boards as appropriate

Ethics & Advocacy

• Identifies and addresses ethical concerns at the patient, provider, and system levels

• Promotes ethical practice environments and applies ethical principles across all spheres

• Considers scientific advances, cost, effectiveness, and patient values in ethical decision-making

Skills & Competencies

Required:

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment

• Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow verbal instructions

• Effective collaboration across interdisciplinary teams

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