General Purpose of Job:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse for a program, population or specialty area. The CNS influences outcomes for patients, nurses, and health systems by providing direct care, expert consultation, and implementing improvements based on current evidence-based practice. The CNS has knowledge and skills to serve through collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
Patient:
* Provides expert consultation and/or treatment based on a broad range of theories and evidence
* Leads and/or collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the quality and safety of patient care
* Designs evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to meet needs of complex patients
Nursing:
* Mentors nurses in use of evidence-based practice to achieve optimal health care outcomes
* Develops, implements, and disseminates nursing research and/or quality improvement by acting as a principle investigator/project lead, mentor, or consultant
* Advances the science of nursing through participation in professional organizations, publications and presentations
* Creates and revises nursing policies, procedures, protocols and plans of care using current evidence to achieve positive outcomes
* Advocates for nursing professional development and the ability to practice to the fullest extent of the role
* Evaluates outcomes of nursing practice using methods that provide valid data
Organization/System:
* Designs, implements, and evaluates programs/initiatives congruent with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and established standards
* Leads and participates in systematic quality improvement and safety initiatives based on problem identification, gap analysis and process evaluations
* Develops and/or evaluates system level interventions, programs and outcomes based on analysis of information
* Analyses system data to assess efficiency, standardize effective outcomes and optimize fiscal resources
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Requirements
General Requirements
Basic Life Support (BLS) Current State of Michigan nursing license Certification as a CNS or in specialty area preferred
Work Experience
At least three years experience in specialty area.
Education
Master's degree in nursing
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Computer literate Able to handle stressful situations and manage conflict Project and time management skills Interpersonal skills for effective communication. Accountable for professional development and maintenance of competencies Excellent attendance
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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