Clinical Nurse Specialist -Advanced Heart Failure & CICU

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work alongside the Cardiac ICU and Advanced Heart Failure unit managers to lead quality initiatives, develop and implement evidence-based improvement projects, and support direct care nurses with education and just-in-time training. The CNS also provides direct patient consulting through various avenues on the unit, including interdisciplinary rounds, direct care nurse support, and specialty patient education and care. The role requires expertise in patient specialties such as Critical Care, Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Heart Transplantation, and Pulmonary Hypertension. Sentara Heart Hospital , a 112-bed facility, is ranked #2 in Virginia for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery, and #24 nationally for best heart programs. Cardiac ICU (CICU): 10 beds on the 2nd floor. Patient population includes cardiac non-surgical cases, pulmonary hypertension, heart attack, heart failure, sepsis, shock, and other ICU-level needs. CICU nurses are part of the Medical Response Team. Advanced Heart Failure Unit: 24-bed specialty unit providing high acuity cardiac care for severe heart failure, pre/post heart transplant, Total Artificial Heart, and pulmonary hypertension patients. Work involves high-tech equipment such as mechanical circulatory support devices (LVAD, BiVAD) and telemetry monitors. The environment relies on 24-hour consistent communication and teamwork. Nurses typically handle 3-4 patients based on acuity. The unit is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award recipient, recognized for excellence in patient care and fostering teamwork and positivity. Watch our Advanced Heart Failure YouTube video to learn more about this unit. Education: Masters of Nursing (MSN) Certification/Licensure: Virginia RN License or Multi-State Eligible. All direct care RNs must have BLS within 90 days of hire. Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire. Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience required. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision plans Reimbursements for Adoption, Fertility, Surrogacy up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long/Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance ($5,250/year) Student Debt Pay Down ($10,000) Reimbursement for certifications and free CEUs Pet Insurance Legal Resources At Sentara, we aim to enhance training, career advancement, and work-life benefits, making every day more rewarding. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility, home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn unit in Hampton Roads, and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. Our hospital offers high-quality programs including Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, stroke center, and specialized services in neurosciences, oncology, spine, and more. We are a Magnet-recognized hospital for nursing excellence. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a tobacco-free environment. Remote work opportunities: Sentara employs associates in multiple states, including Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. #J-18808-Ljbffr