Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical Surgical

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

3d • $100,152 - $160,243 • Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead and promote advancements in professionalism and competency within the nursing team. This role involves integrating and applying research findings into nursing practice to facilitate positive change. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will function as an Advanced Practice Clinician, providing direct patient care, educating staff and patients/families, offering consultation, and engaging in research activities.

Requirements

• Active Delaware RN Licensure or compact state license required.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license in the state of Delaware required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a clinical nurse specialist required.
• Professional Certification Required (Medical-Surgical Certification preferred).
• Candidates must know the nursing process, research design, and possess the ability to engage with leadership, teaching, group dynamics, problem-solving, system coordination, and staff development
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of relevant clinical nursing experience in an inpatient hospital setting preferred.
• CNS Students with expected graduation date within 15 months are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a clinical consultant and resource to patients, family, and staff in the area of specialty.
• Provides advanced practice care and treatment for complex patients throughout the system.
• Collaborates with professionals from multiple disciplines to enhance patient outcomes.
• Appropriately utilizes advanced clinical decision-making skills.
• Collaborates with the supervising psychiatrist regarding findings and recommendations of treatment.
• Provides teaching and counseling to select patients and families.
• Collaborates in the review of educational materials.
• Assists staff in the development of innovative and cost-effective patient programs of care.
• Utilizes, participates in, and disseminates research to enhance evidence-based practice.
• Promotes research-based practice in the provision of nursing care.
• Provides a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s current status, past psychiatric history, and mental status.
• Consistently guides staff in professional development and acts as a mentor.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide coordination and continuity of care appropriate to adolescent, neonatal, and adult patients. This includes knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor promptly any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Exceptional Work/Life balance benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!
• health insurance
• paid time off
• retirement
• an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior