Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiac Services

Job Description

Job Description

Under general supervision, serves as an advanced practitioner, educator, consultant, collaborator, and change agent in the assessment, development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of a system of care for a selected population of patients. Facilitates the development, implementation, and ongoing management of a model for professional practice that fosters the delivery of high quality, cost effective patient care as well as the professional development of staff. Supports and participates actively in ongoing research and quality improvement activities. This leadership role assumes action, initiation, innovation, visible distinction, and demonstrated contribution to change. Ensures hourly caring rounds are regularly conducted.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Clinical expert : Serves as a clinical expert in area of specialty.

Provides advanced expertise in the delivery of health care, interpretation of clinical issues, and utilization of the nursing process.

Designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs for staff nurses, student nurses, nurse managers, and other disciplines.

Develops and maintains an open continuous communication network with interdependent units, colleagues, and agencies to facilitate quality care and to promote the profession of nursing.

Creates innovative programs to monitor the effectiveness of nursing practice and education activities within the specialty areas. This includes the periodic review and evaluation of professional practice, peers, self, and consumers.

Initiates, facilitates, and evaluates planned change through the development of programs and activities which enhance the quality of nursing care.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

Additional Information

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Compensation

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