Clinical Nurse Specialist - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center - Women's Services - FT Days

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

94d • $50 - $75

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who influences patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations & systems. Within the patient sphere, the CNS provides and supports safe, evidenced based and culturally sensitive care. Within the nursing sphere, the CNS leads the advancement of nursing practice to drive nursing excellence and promote a positive practice environment. Within the organizational sphere, the CNS designs initiatives that improve outcomes, optimize resources and drive system strategic goals.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing in the CNS track required.
• Current license to practice as a RN in the state of NC.
• CNS certification from a national credentialing body approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) required.
• Recognition as a CNS must be maintained in accordance with the requirements of NCBON.
• Appropriate practice area certification strongly recommended within 1 year of eligibility for certification exam.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive, holistic wellness to illness assessments using evidence-based techniques and tools.
• Synthesizes assessment data, advanced knowledge, and experience, using critical thinking and clinical judgment to formulate differential diagnoses for clinical problems amendable to CNS intervention.
• Designs initiatives to meet the multifaceted needs of complex patients that integrate health equity strategies to eliminate disparities.
• Develops evidence-based clinical interventions and systems to achieve defined patient and system outcomes.
• Provides CNS consultation to staff nurses, medical staff and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Provides leadership for collaborative, evidence-based revision of diagnoses and plans of care to improve patient outcomes.
• Directs/provides care to select patients based on need and the CNS's expertise.
• Leads and participates in activities such as interprofessional rounds.
• Identifies potential risks to patient safety, autonomy, and quality of care.
• Intervenes to prevent and/or minimize iatrogenesis and ensure patient safety.
• Develops interventions that promote patient, family, and community safety.
• Identifies gaps in translation of evidence into practice by participating in CCAs & RCAs.
• Supports the development of innovative, cost-effective programs/protocols.
• Facilitates clinically competent care through education, role modeling, teambuilding, and quality monitoring.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff to best meet patients' needs.
• Participates in pre-professional, graduate and continuing education of nurses.
• Conducts needs assessments as appropriate.
• Implements staff development and continuing education activities.
• Mentors nurses to translate research into practice.
• Facilitates development of critical thinking in health care team members.
• Leads and participates in interprofessional teams examining data and trends to identify system opportunities as well as gaps/barriers due to both internal and external factors.
• Conducts cost/benefit and cost avoidance analysis of programs, processes, and technologies.
• Participates with interprofessional teams in conducting and implementing research/clinical inquiry.
• Analyzes research findings and other evidence for application to clinical practice.
• Participates in development, implementation, and monitoring of system-level strategies and objectives in collaboration with executive leaders.
• Demonstrates expertise through dissemination of CNS work via presentations or publications.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees