When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Join our team in the state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU), located in the Klarman Building. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with a master's in nursing or nursing education to advance nursing practice, lead professional development, and support high-acuity cardiac care.

The CICU is a 15-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes, life-threatening arrhythmias, advanced heart failure, and those awaiting heart transplantation. Our team utilizes advanced therapies including IABP, Impella, VA-ECMO, and other mechanical circulatory support devices.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU) plays a critical role in managing acutely ill patients with complex cardiac conditions, including acute coronary syndromes, life-threatening arrhythmias, advanced heart failure, and patients awaiting heart transplantation. Patients require a range of advanced therapies, including intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), and other mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a clinical leader and mentor for nursing staff, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

• Design and implement educational programs for staff, patients, and families.

• Develop and evaluate nursing policies, protocols, and competencies.

• Lead initiatives in quality improvement, research, and professional development.

• Support orientation and ongoing training in partnership with unit-based educators and nursing directors.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Nursing Education

• Current Massachusetts RN license

• American Heart Association BLS certification

• 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience

• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNS certification and Massachusetts CNS license

• ACLS certification

• Experience in cardiac or critical care nursing

• Proven leadership in clinical education or program development

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled