APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS- Behaviorial Health

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Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, Level II Trauma Center, and a community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.

What You Will Do:

This is a newly created position. The Behavioral Unit is a 24-bed, voluntary inpatient unit.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist practices as an expert in the application of the nursing process and theory within Behavioral Health (BH). The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, collaborator, clinical leader, role model, and patient advocate. Collaborates with entire BH care team including physicians, RNs, therapists, and educator. Interacts directly with patients and families. Will provide insight and guidance for BH patients in the Emergency Department and for BH patients admitted to other medical units.

What awaits you:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most-your well-being and that of your loved ones. Some of our benefits include:

• Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Two retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan
• Affordable Healthcare options
• 7 paid holidays each year
• Paid Days Leave (PDL)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ...and more

What you will bring:

• Master's degree in a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the state of Maryland, which includes a certification and a separate CNS license.
• Three years of full-time experience in Behavioral Health
• BLS CPR certification required

Salary Range: Minimum $55.88/hour - Maximum $86.62/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.