Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) has a unique Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) role that integrates care across the cancer continuum through three spheres of influence: patient, nurse and system. The primary goal in these interrelated spheres is to achieve continuous improvement of patient outcomes through quality nursing care. The CNS: 1) provides guidance and direction to the health care team in achieving positive patient care outcomes, 2) designs, implements and evaluates patient-specific and population-based programs of care, and 3) serves as a researcher, clinical expert, leader, consultant, role model/mentor, staff resource and educator in advancing the practice of nursing science. The CNS facilitates translating research into evidence-based practice that enhances patient outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner. The CNS role serves the unit, department, institution and community. Cancer Continuum also includes care of the benign hematology patient population. The CNS is an advanced practice nurse who is an expert in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area. The CNS integrates research and knowledge of disease and current treatments into the assessment, diagnosis, and health care goals for patients and populations. The CNS provides leadership in the implementation of nursing practice standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing with current licensure as a RN & APRN-CNS in the State of Ohio.
• Master's Degree in nursing required, clinical specialty major preferred.
• Significant clinical nursing experience relevant to assigned unit(s)/department specialty as defined in the scope of service.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as CNS preferred.
• Previous CNS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and direction to the health care team in achieving positive patient care outcomes.
• Designs, implements and evaluates patient-specific and population-based programs of care.
• Serves as a researcher, clinical expert, leader, consultant, role model/mentor, staff resource and educator in advancing the practice of nursing science.
• Facilitates translating research into evidence-based practice that enhances patient outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Provides leadership in the implementation of nursing practice standards.

What This Job Offers

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