Friday, March 27, 2009

RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist - WPMH

RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist - WPMH
Job ID: 13476

PRIMARY CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS, AND TEAM:

At Florida Hospital our primary customers are patients and families. Our partners are physicians and ourteam members are all employees of Florida Hospital.


GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for providing clinical expertise in his/her specialty area to optimize patient/family, nurse, and systems outcomes and:


· directly or indirectly plans, implements and evaluates patient and family specific care appropriate to the complexity of the problems and resources of the system

· demonstrates clinical inquiry to improve clinical practice and service outcomes

· assesses and evaluates care delivery models; implements changes based on outcome data

· develops education programs to improve patient outcomes and quality of care

· supports the practice of nursing through presentations, publications, research and involvement in professional organizations

· contributes within the institution to establish clinical best practice system processes

· coordinates with multiple disciplines to solve system issues

· demonstrates ethical decision making and patient advocacy


Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:


  • Advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice in specialty
  • Skill in the use of specialized equipment used in respective area of practice

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· Past teaching experience in formal/informal settings with knowledge of learning principles for population served.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Graduate of a school of nursing

· Master’s degree in nursing

· Three to five years’ experience in specialty (qualifying specialties outlined in Florida State Board of Nursing documentation)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification


LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

· Certification is required for Clinical Nurse Specialist


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