Description

Position Summary

The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)/Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) reports to the Clinical Outcomes Manager with additional accountability to nursing department director. This position will assist with a variety of quality improvement activities across the medical center, with particular focus in Med-Surg. This position will be responsible for data collection, evaluation, process improvement planning, and performance evaluation. In addition, the CNS/CNL will interact frequently with staff in clinical departments to support evidence-based, professional nursing practice.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Evaluation of current research and evidence-based practice guidelines and implementation and optimization in the acute care setting
• Order set development and implementation
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans based on identified areas for improvement in conjunction with department leaders
• Serve as a clinical expert and liaison with Clinical Informatics team
• Facilitate staff education on quality initiatives and implementation of new practices and monitor for improvement
• Actively participate in ongoing and frequent rounding on nursing units to support evidence-based practice and observe clinical outcomes
• Complete data collection and analysis evaluating clinical outcomes across key initiatives
• Assist with patient event follow-up

Qualifications

• Education: Masters level nursing degree through an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and Certifications: Registered Nurse license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (if CNS)
• Experience: Must have 2 years of clinical experience in acute care setting, preferably in Med-Surg

Work Environment: This position will spend 50% of work time standing and/or walking while occasionally pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 50% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals.

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