Nurse Practice Specialist - Emergency Department

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
May 11, 2026
Responsible for enhancing nursing practice standards and promoting professional development within our hospital through developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing practice standards and protocols. Education Associate's Degree Nursing required Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Master's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] - required Basic Life Support Certification - required Experience Nursing experience 5-7 years required and Specialized (Emergency Department) clinical experience 3-5 years required Demonstrated experience in education preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, and healthcare regulations. Extensive clinical experience with a focus on a specialized area within the hospital (e.g., critical care, oncology, etc.). Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills. Strong communication skills both written and oral. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.