Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)- Med/Surg I - Euclid Hospital
About The Position
Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for a Medical/Surgical position at Euclid Hospital, supporting the adult inpatient population. This opportunity is open to Clinical Nurse Specialists as well as Nurse Practitioners with Acute Care, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care certification. In this role, the provider will impact care at the patient, nurse, and organizational levels through collaboration, education, and direct patient care. CNSs provide expertise and support to nurses caring for patients at the bedside, help drive practice changes throughout the organization, and ensure the use of best practices and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a RN and APRN in applicable state
- National certification as APRN by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing
- Current licensure by applicable state Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Two years clinical nursing experience required
Nice To Haves
- Experienced adult Medical/Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist
Responsibilities
- Providing direct patient care as applicable
- Rounding with patients/nurses and interdisciplinary teams regularly
- Responding promptly to clinical questions
- Proactively monitoring nursing practices and analyzing data for trends
- Writes notes and bills for patient services
- Prescribes medications, therapies and devices as appropriate
- Developing/teaching specialty classes for healthcare professionals locally and across the organization
- Providing “just in time” teaching at the point of care
- Identifying learning needs and develops and implements programs for patient education within the area of specialization
- Identifying current trends in health care and their implication for nursing practice
- Supporting nursing shared governance teams
- Leading and participating in continuous quality improvement projects
- Representing nursing practice on hospital or enterprise committees
- Disseminating knowledge from guidelines and research studies
- Primary responsibility for writing/revising policies, procedures, and nursing protocols
- Standardizing nursing practice across location
- Conducting nursing research
- Providing career coaching and guidance
- Assist with poster/oral abstract development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
