[Hiring] Clinical Practice Specialist @AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses)

Role Description

The Clinical Practice Specialist, CSI leads and independently exercises professional judgment in the development, review, validation, and facilitation of content and programming for AACN’s CSI Academy. This faculty position works collaboratively with internal and external experts and stakeholders to develop and deliver innovative and standard-setting programs and services. This position works both independently and with other CSI faculty with considerable latitude and limited direct supervision.

Main Accountabilities

• Leads and exercises independent judgment in the planning and delivery of CSI cohorts as national faculty.
• Supports and facilitates participants’ projects, providing the overarching perspective to ensure projects remain aligned with AACN project goals and objectives, and provides expert guidance and recommendations regarding project direction and priorities.
• Develops, evaluates, and recommends project schedules and budgets aligned with internal and external resources; coordinates resources to meet project goals, and uses independent judgment to address issues and adjust project plans through completion.
• Delivers expert-level workshops designed to ensure effective engagement, learning, and application of content.
• Facilitates Phase 1 meetings and work, organizes and leads cohort sessions, and independently determines appropriate approaches to support participant progress, including consultation and mentoring meetings as needed.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate technology solutions to support the development and representation of content, products, services, and interactions with the community.
• Coordinates course materials, tracks attendance and outcomes, and evaluates program information to identify needs, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Completes program reports and enters data as indicated, using information to inform program evaluation and recommendations.
• Ensures effective strategies and systems to facilitate the delivery of expert clinical practice knowledge for projects, programs, and services.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders, develops and maintains a resource network to support a variety of content expert needs.
• Leads or contributes substantive clinical expertise to the development and editing of curriculum and associated program products.
• Actively engages in environmental scanning to identify emerging trends, issues, and opportunities important to nurses and the healthcare environment.
• Synthesizes information from environmental scanning and interprets and communicates implications and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders to inform AACN’s work.
• Provides clinical expertise and strategic input to envision and develop new CSI Academy products, programs, and services, ensuring current nursing practice and emerging issues are integral to the planning and design.
• Evaluates project needs and determines or recommends appropriate internal and external resource requirements.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and liaison with project consultants and community groups.
• Provides leadership in ensuring content quality and integrity for the AACN CSI Academy.
• Working collaboratively, develops, evaluates, and maintains systems for content quality assessment of new products and review of existing products.
• Evaluates clinical content for accuracy, context, relevance, and alignment with professional practice and intended outcomes.
• Leads the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of content, program, and service updates.
• Evaluates products and services for consistency with national standards and AACN mission, vision, and values; recommends modifications when appropriate.
• Develops, mentors, and delivers feedback to CSI participants in order to support their professional development and contributions.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required; CNS or MHI - MS in HC innovation preferred.
• Holds unencumbered RN licensure in the United States.
• 7 years’ healthcare experience with a minimum of 5 years experience facilitating nursing education and/or leadership content to broad audiences.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing new initiatives that meet or exceed organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives at the unit or organizational level, using independent judgment to develop and implement innovative programs aligned with strategic goals.
• Experience in progressive or critical care nursing.

Requirements

• Proven project management, with emphasis on independent planning, design, launch, evaluation, and continuous improvement of programs.
• Experienced in fostering collaboration and exercising judgment to guide diverse teams across functional areas.
• Skilled in leading initiatives, evaluating opportunities, and building partnerships across departments and specialties.
• Strong leadership and collaboration capabilities within integrated and cross-functional team settings, with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Expert facilitator, recognized for facilitating alignment and teamwork across varied operational and clinical functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, exercise sound judgment, and drive results that support strategic organizational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to co-create with others to cultivate engagement and develop and evaluate content and services.
• Demonstrated experience providing mentorship, professional guidance, and constructive feedback to others.
• Ability to independently evaluate, use and adapt to technology and willingness to develop new skills.
• Advanced skills in standard office and productivity applications (examples may include: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Smartsheet), with the ability to learn and adapt to additional specialized software platforms as needed.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and organizational dynamics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information, facilitate discussions, and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• This position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, and reaching, along with regular repetitive hand motions such as typing and mouse use.
• It requires prolonged periods of desk work and extensive use of standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• To perform effectively, the individual must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed materials and digital screens, as well as the auditory ability to comprehend spoken communication.
• The role demands strong mental stamina to manage multiple tasks, solve problems, determine the appropriate course of action when making decisions, and interpret and apply both oral and written instructions.
• Regular communication and interaction across various platforms are essential, along with the ability to remain alert, focused, and responsive throughout the workday.
• This position also requires proficiency in processing information, communicating across diverse platforms, and analyzing data to inform decision-making.
• The role involves proactive problem-solving and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive organizational objectives, achieve measurable results and continuous improvement, often with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to travel required. Remote.

Benefits

• Target pay range for this role is $123,992 - $154,990.
• Generous paid time off.
• Low-cost health plans for medical and mental health services.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life and short-term disability insurance.
• A variety of other benefits.
• AACN is committed to a people-centered culture of workplace excellence and belonging.
• Offers various alternative and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for team members.