Health Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree required. Will consider candidate in graduate program.
• MBON RN license or compact state equivalent, required
• 5 yrs experience in Med/Surg, Oncology, or Observation Unit
• Eligible for or licensed to practice in the State of Maryland.
• Enrolled in a program leading to a Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing or related healthcare field.
• National Certification in area of specialty within one year of hire.
• Five years experience in Nursing, including two years experience in area of specialty.
• Demonstrated ability for a high degree of analysis, critical thinking, and judgment in provision of care.
• Demonstrated ability for effective written and verbal communication with individuals and groups.
• Excellent leadership, organization and collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with leadership, patients, and interdisciplinary care team.
• Knowledge of Frederick Memorial Hospital’s Management philosophy or for external candidates, demonstrated ability to work within it.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (0 thru 30 days), Infant (31 thru 12 months), Child (13 months thru 12 years), Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years), Adult (18 years thru 65 years), Geriatric (66+ years)

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains advanced knowledge and skills as required by the patient aggregate, including age-specific competencies.
• In complex cases or as indicated, functions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and provides direct patient/family contact which may include: Performing comprehensive assessment and analysis of needs. Developing and/or modifying a plan of care through ongoing coordination and integration of the plan to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes. Providing emotional support, crisis management and patient and family counseling. Providing education and assisting patients and families in making healthcare decisions. Identifying resources needed for the ongoing care of the patient.
• Resource for and assists the nursing and medical staff in their daily management of patients (e.g., being available to raise concerns, discuss treatment options, clarify patient goals/outcomes, etc.).
• Mentors nursing staff as they care for patients and families with complex needs.
• Collaborates with nursing leaders to monitor clinical practice, identify knowledge/skill needs, and to develop the clinical expertise of staff.
• Supports and facilitates nursing shared governance groups, to help guide nurses to standardize and advance nursing practice, requiring the CNS to be an innovator of nursing practice.
• Promotes the development and implementation of standards of care.
• Applies research methodologies to clinical practice; promotes and facilitates nursing staff use of evidence based research.
• Provides leadership within the Nursing Division for the use of research and the application of research methodologies to clinical practice problems.
• Facilitates implementation of research studies brought to the hospital by outside groups.
• May serve as a preceptor to graduate students.
• Acts as a role model and resource for team members and nursing governance groups in the areas of organizational change, critical thinking, care planning, research, and other professional patient care activities.
• Assists patient care staff to make organizational change relative to clinical practice.
• Works with health care team to problem-solve continuum of care issues and facilitate appropriate use of resources.
• Works with nursing leaders to ensure that staffing systems incorporate patient needs, staff member skill sets and staff mix to provide skilled nurses and adequate resources to accomplish desired outcomes.
• Serves as member of leadership to ensure quality patient care practice and outcomes, as well as the goals of the units, hospital, and corporation.
• May lead interdisciplinary team efforts for process improvement initiatives that require interdepartmental collaboration.
• Provides expert knowledge to colleagues, health professionals, and consumers.
• Represents FMH in professional/community service groups as needed.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal career growth and development.
• Completes 32 CE hours/year in addition to the FMH Mandatory education.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Income Replacement
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off program
• 403B retirement plan
• Employer match to eligible employees
• Free financial planning sessions
• Educational assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program