APP) - Clinical Nurse Specialist-Transplant

UVA Health

74d•$87,755 - $140,400

About The Position

This Advanced Practice Provider-Clinical Nurse Specialist (APP-CNS) is a vital member of the Charles O. Strickler Transplant Center’s Leadership Council, supporting adult solid organ transplant clinical practice across the entire care continuum, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives, provides specialty nursing consultation, and is accountable for collaborating with teams to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based care practices for the only comprehensive transplant center in Virginia. The interprofessional transplant team is comprised of experienced registered nurses, transplant coordinators, social workers, physicians, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, neuropsychologists, and pharmacy specialists, medical, and surgical specialists. This APP-CNS collaborates with a talented team of APP-CNSs to meet the team CNS Mission and Vision: To improve the health of patients by: providing advanced nursing specialty consultation, working with interprofessional teams to optimize evidence-based care, patient safety, and efficiency in healthcare delivery, and applying advanced systems thinking to impact care and enhance the health of specialty populations served. Candidates with Adult Acute/Geriatric or Critical Care CNS specialty certification considered. 2+ years of adult transplant CNS experience preferred. Final determination of hire contingent upon successful credentialing/privileging and acquisition of prescriptive license. This Advanced Practice Provider-Clinical Nurse Specialist (APP-CNS) is a vital member of the Charles O. Strickler Transplant Center’s Leadership Council, supporting Adult and Pediatric solid organ transplant clinical practice across the entire care continuum, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives, provides specialty nursing consultation, and is accountable for collaborating with teams to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based care practices for the only comprehensive transplant center in Virginia. The interprofessional transplant team is comprised of experienced registered nurses, transplant coordinators, social workers, physicians, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, neuropsychologists, and pharmacy specialists, medical, and surgical specialists. This APP-CNS collaborates with a talented team of APP-CNSs to meet the team CNS Mission and Vision: To improve the health of patients by: providing advanced nursing specialty consultation, working with interprofessional teams to optimize evidence-based care, patient safety, and efficiency in healthcare delivery, and applying advanced systems thinking to impact care and enhance the health of specialty populations served. Candidates with Adult Acute/Geriatric or Critical Care CNS specialty certification considered. 2+ years of adult transplant CNS experience preferred. Final determination of hire contingent upon successful credentialing/privileging and acquisition of prescriptive license.

Requirements

Master’s Degree as an Advance Practice Provider (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Clinical Nurse Specialist) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
Must demonstrate and maintain all applicable credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/NRP), as required specific to position.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as required specific to position.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of adult transplant CNS experience preferred
Candidates with Adult Acute/Geriatric or Critical Care CNS specialty certification considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and provides care, treatment, and consultation for patients with unique or complex health concerns within specialty scope of practice, utilizing advanced assessment skills
Develops treatment plans and provides education/coaching to patients and families with complex needs
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable
Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions within the APP CNS’s scope of practice, and consistent with the APP CNSs skill, training, competence, professional judgment and policies of UVA Health
Uses advanced communication skills to facilitate collaboration among patient, family, and clinicians to address complex care needs and promote ethical decision-making
In collaboration with patients/families and interprofessional team, leads and facilitates coordinated care for individuals and populations to improve and promote health care outcomes
Acts as a clinical resource, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education and coaching of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Cultivates a practice environment in which mutual respect, communication, and collaboration contribute to safe, quality outcomes
Demonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship, and empowerment of others within the healthcare community
Promotes the professional practice of the Advanced Practice group through responsible interfaces with the public and health care community
Participates in, supports, and leads quality improvement initiatives to advance patient care delivery and improve outcomes through best practice implementation
Evaluates the implications of access, quality, safety, and cost on the delivery of healthcare
Collects and analyzes patient data to document the impact of nursing practice on outcomes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Pursues opportunities for active engagement in research, research implementation, and analysis of evidence-based practice
Mentors nurses and nursing staff to analyze research findings that affect nursing practice and patient outcomes
Disseminates specialty knowledge through outreach to the public and the Advanced Practice community at local, state, and/or national forums
Adheres to Virginia Board of Nursing and/or Medicine, national certifying organizations, and institutional continuing education requirements necessary to maintain professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), and Advanced Practice certification and practice agreements (as applicable)
Advocates for equitable healthcare by active participation in professional organizations and public policy initiatives
Actively pursues own professional growth and development via opportunities at local, regional and national level
Ability to manage administrative and leadership tasks while also providing excellent patient care
Ability to work and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account and personnel information
Willingness to embrace and lead change when change is necessary, and ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and management
Ability to work as a team player
Customer Service and Community Engagement
Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional patient care and service skills
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned