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 neurological service line. With two extremely busy
neurosurgeons already on board, a third surgeon will join the hospital in
the summer of 2010. A neurologist is the center point of the
certified Stroke Center that is in the early stages of development.
To assure a superlative patient
experience, Southern Illinois Health System is seeking a clinical nurse
specialist to serve as the clinical expert in neurological services,
across the continuum, from outpatient to rehab. The Clinical Nurse
Specialist will work with the Stroke Center Coordinator, the ICU
Director, nursing staff and medical staff to develop, implement, and
evaluate
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nursing
standards of practice. S/he will also develop and implement
educational materials and discharge planning programs, provide
consultative services to health team members and the community, and
research best practices in neurology care.
Qualifications
Top 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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