GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for providing clinical expertise in surgical 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 multidisciplines to solve system issues.
· Demonstrates ethical decision making and patient advocacy.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice in specialty.
2. 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 an accredited school of nursing.
· Master’s degree in nursing.
· Three to five years experience in specialty.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
· Current CNS registration with Florida State Board of Nursing
PREFERRED LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Care, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program.
· Supports complex patient care issues, identifies patients at risk for suboptimal outcomes and proposes a proactive plan of care. Coordinates and/or supports patient education programs and evaluates impact of patient education programs.
· Interprets and/or establishes practice standards, policy and procedures, standards of care, protocols and critical pathways. Monitors practice standards and evaluates impact on patient care.
· Identifies problematic systems/ process issues, develops plans to improve and monitors outcomes. Develops/implements process improvement and/or clinical best practice initiatives at the organizational and unit level.
· Acts as a change agent, evaluates environment for change readiness and develops and implements plans for change. Monitors change driven outcomes.
· Monitors and evaluates nursing practice. Identifies professional growth needs of the nursing staff. Implements and evaluates a plan to address nursing staff, growth and development needs. Evaluates the impact of staff education on patient care.
· Facilitates the development of nurse’s advocacy and moral agency through teaching, coaching, and role modeling. Seeks additional educational options that support his/hers clinical expertise in practice. Demonstrates nursing leadership through publications, research, consultation, presentation or clinical practice.
· Participates in patient care advocacy issues directed toward creating quality care.
· Knowledgeable about current research and evidence based practices in area of expertise and recommends changes in practice as appropriate. Incorporates research findings into policies and procedures and standards of care. Conducts formal and /or informal research in areas identified by performance improvement, clinical issues and unit/hospital identified needs. Suggest areas of research and assists nurses who are involved in developing research projects/protocols. Participates with the Institutional Review Board and Nursing Research Council.
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.
