Clinical Nurse Specialist - Med/Surg
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Service Director and in collaboration with the Clinical Service Leadership Team, the Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible and accountable for advancing the standard of nursing practice across three spheres of influence: patients; nurses and nursing practice; and organizations and systems. The role advances practice through expert clinical care, education, consultation, systems leadership, serving as a change agent, collaboration, and research. The position is at a Magnet-designated facility with active shared decision-making councils. The organization states that it continually strives to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for patients, staff, and the community.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing with a clinical focus in the area of specialty.
- Two years of concentrated clinical experience in the area of specialty.
- RN license in the State of Michigan.
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) status with an approved American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification.
- CNS certification in an accepted area: Adult Health, Pediatric Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Public/Community Health Nursing, Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health, Child/Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Nice To Haves
- PhD or DNP in nursing.
Responsibilities
- Develop criteria for and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of practice within the patient, nursing and nursing practice, and organization and systems spheres of influence.
- Interact directly with patients, families, and patient groups to promote health or well-being and improve quality of life, using a holistic perspective in the advanced nursing management of health, illness, and disease states.
- Consult with and advise nurses and other healthcare team members on care for complex patients and families by assessing, interpreting, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
- Support consultees in problem-solving based on specialized clinical expertise.
- Serve as a resource and role model for collaboration.
- Mentor nursing staff in their roles and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Benefits
- Day-1 low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 403B retirement plan.
- Paid holidays.
- Generous paid time off (PTO), with up to 18 days in the first year.
- Daily Pay options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
