Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Cardiac ICU & Cardiovascular Services
About The Position
Henry Ford Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for its Cardiac ICU and cardiovascular services. The role supports a high-acuity cardiovascular and post-surgical ICU population in a Magnet hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, and academic teaching environment. The unit cares for open-heart surgery, ECMO, LVAD, and cardiogenic shock patients, with opportunities for research and innovation. Under the general supervision of Nursing Administrators/Leadership, the Clinical Nurse Specialist provides leadership and clinical expertise within the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) spheres of influence to improve patient care, advance nursing practice, and influence the health care delivery system. As a leadership team member and partner to the Nurse Manager/Director, the CNS supports competence, practice standards, orientation, and education. The CNS also provides clinical expertise through teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, management, and systems improvement for a specific practice area or patient population.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing.
- Current Michigan Clinical Nurse Specialist certification and license.
- Current Michigan Registered Nurse license.
- CNS certification and licensure.
- Evidence of clinical knowledge, skill, and judgment directly linked to the specialty area.
- 3–5 years of RN experience with CVICU experience.
Nice To Haves
- New graduate Clinical Nurse Specialists with CVICU experience are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and clinical expertise to improve patient care, advance nursing practice, and impact the health care delivery system.
- Partner with the Nurse Manager/Director to support competence, practice standards, orientation, and education.
- Provide teaching, mentoring, and consultation to support nursing practice and patient care.
- Contribute to research, management, and systems improvement in the specialty practice area or patient population.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
