Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatrics, Adolescent and Young Adults
About The Position
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. At MSK, we recognize and champion the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and how it enhances the clinical setting and the value it provides to our patient population. Our highly skilled nursing team includes over 40 Clinical Nurse Specialists. Each of us is dedicated to delivering excellence in the art and science of professional nursing, consistent with our mission to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families living with cancer in a healing and innovative environment.
Requirements
- Current NY RN license with CNS qualification required (NJ State RN and CNS qualification preferred, can be obtained during the first 6 months of employment)
- Master's in Nursing
- National certification
- 3+ years of related pediatric and/or adolescent and young adults experience
- Self-direction and strong interpersonal skills are essential
Nice To Haves
- RNs currently enrolled in a CNS program may be considered at the CN IV level pending receipt of NYS CNS licensure
- Experience in an advanced nursing role is strongly preferred
- Oncology experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership in the areas of evidence-based oncology nursing practice, education, consultation, and research.
- Provide support to MSK's patients with cancer diagnosis and the nursing staff who care for them.
- Coordinate implementation of practice standards with colleagues across sites.
- Demonstrate positive quality outcomes as it relates to nurse-sensitive indicators and patient and staff satisfaction.
- Promote a patient-centered environment through collaboration with nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support and cultivate Relationship Based Care in all aspects of care delivery.
- Disseminate MSK oncology nursing practice standards and outcomes through abstract submission, podium presentation and evidence-based research findings.
Benefits
- Fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
