RN Clinical Nurse Specialist
About The Position
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives. Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns. To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.
Requirements
- Masters Of Science Nursing, upon hire and
- Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire and
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of successful experience inneonatal intensive care nursing;theoretical and practical expertise innursing education
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, upon hire or
- Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Utilizes expert nursing practice to promote quality patient care by developing standards of care, assessing patient care needs and planning their care with the nursing staff, conducting and participating in patient rounds, and providing direct care based on patient needs.
- Utilizes the theories and principles of adult education to foster the educational development of families and staff by identifying the educational needs of families and staff and planning for their education, assisting in the development of educational materials for staff and families, and coordinating and presenting educational programs and conferences. Acts as a preceptor and mentor for new employees and students. Provides for the dissemination of current information necessary for the advancement of patient care.
- Utilizes the principles of communication and change theory in providing health care consultation to facilitate the implementation of patient care and the professional growth of the staff by collaborating with the Medical Director or designee, the Department Manager, and the nursing staff. Identifies and researches equipment needed for the provision of patient care and communicates this information to the Department Manager.
- Participates in the review, development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures, which are directly and indirectly related to his/her area of expertise.
- Utilizes research methods to support and advance nursing practice by identifying researchable clinical nursing problems with staff, disseminating information from current research in Neonatology, and evaluating the impact of programs and interventions upon patient care and nursing practice. Participates in the Quality Improvement Process in the unit.
- Functions in a leadership/administrative role in the NICU by participating in the development of NICU goals, coordinating and implementing assigned programs and projects, and providing input into the NICU budget development. Considers and reflects system-wide strategic goals in the goals and projects of the NICU.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Water Transportation
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
