The
Organization
Southern Illinois Health System (SIH) is a three
hospital organization providing full healthcare service to the residents
of southern Illinois. It is comprised of the flagship Memorial
Hospital of Carbondale with 153 beds, 104-bed Herrin Hospital and St.
Joseph Hospital, a critical access hospital serving a rural community.
The System is very successful financially and is growing both in volume
and service offerings. Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is a Top 100
Heart Hospital that includes a nationally acclaimed acute rehab service
treating both neurological and orthopedic patients and the largest
birthing center south of Springfield. It is also the only Level
II-plus neonatal intensive care unit and the only pediatric unit in the
southern area of the state. The System is affiliated with the
Southern Illinois University Family Practice Residency program.
Following an intensive study by a national
consulting firm, SIH has committed to expanding both the depth and
breadth of its cardiac service line. The service is growing,
currently providing 3,000 diagnostic and 1,100 interventional catheterizations,
as well as 250 open heart surgeries per year. The hospital is a Top
100 provider of cardiac services (of 4,400 total cardiac care providers)
and has been increasing its ranking each year. Both the cardiac and
pulmonary programs have been AACVPR certified since 1998. The
program is currently served by six cardiologists and two additional
physicians will soon join the staff.
To assure a superlative patient
experience, Southern Illinois Health System is seeking a clinical nurse
specialist to serve as the clinical expert in cardiac services, across
the continuum, from outpatient to rehab. The Clinical Nurse Specialist
will work with the medical staff, the ICU Director, the Service Line
Administrator and nursing staff to develop, implement, and evaluate
nursing standards of practice. S/he will also develop and implement
educational materials and discharge planning programs, provide
consultative
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services to
health team members and community, and research best practices in
cardiology care.
Qualifications
Top candidates
must have a minimum of three years of nursing care experience in cardiac
services and a master’s degree. In addition, candidates must
demonstrate success in working collaboratively in nursing education and
training, research and care planning. To be successful in this
role, the candidate must bring exceptionally strong communication skills,
educational planning experience and superior knowledge of cardiology
practices. Experience in an expanding service line will be a plus.
CNS or CCRN is highly valued. op candidates must have a minimum of three
years of nursing care experience in neurology services and a master’s
degree. In addition, candidates must demonstrate success in working
collaboratively in nursing education and training, research and care
planning. To be successful in this role, the candidate must bring
exceptionally strong communication skills, educational planning
experience and superior knowledge of neurology practices.
Experience in an expanding service line will be a plus. CNS or CCRN
is highly valued.
The Location
Carbondale has
large city amenities coupled with small town charm assuring something for
all lifestyles. Located in southern Illinois on the edge of the scenic
Shawnee National Forest, Carbondale has a population of over
30,000. The community has a superior commitment to education, with
the John A. Logan Community College, Southern Illinois
University-Carbondale and an award-winning public school system that
boasts of high graduation rates and high college-board scores. The cost
of living index is just 89.1, affording superior quality of life.
There are plenty of outdoor and sporting opportunities as well as a rich
art community.
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Interested
candidates may submit credentials for confidential
consideration or call for additional information:
Kathy
Powell-Florip, President
ALLIANCE SEARCH MANAGEMENT, INC.
594
Sawdust Road, Suite 194
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
kathy@alliancesearch.com
800.208.6089/970.229.5887
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