Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) Critical Care

General Summary of Position

Are ryou a clinical expert in Critical Care looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? MedStar rHealth is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Clinical Specialist to rjoin our Quality and Nursing Practice team at MedStar Washington Hospital rCenter .

As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal rrole in shaping the future of patient care in Critical Care.

Position Overview

The rCritical Care Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical expert and healthcare rprovider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for a rspecific patient population or specialty area while providing consultation to raddress complex patient care issues, offering guidance on the prevention and rmanagement of patient care practices.

As ra Clinical Specialist in Critical Care, you will utilize a professional revidence-based nursing practice framework working within three spheres of rinfluence : patient / family, nursing, and system / organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves ras a collaborative source of clinical expertise and professional advice. Plays ra significant role in developing, maintaining, and applying nursing standards, rstandard order sets, patient care protocols, and policies and procedures in rcollaboration with health care team members.
• Participates rin the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical services rfor a designated patient population.

Assesses and analyzes patient data and revaluates appropriateness in care.

Provides rexpertise and support for health care surveys and regulatory and compliance rreviews from local, regional, and national entities Including, but not limited rto, the D.

C. Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and the Center for rMedicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Supports survey readiness.

Collaborates rwith facility leadership in the development of post-survey action planning and rexecution.

Participates rin risk management as it relates to nursing practice including investigating, ridentifying, and communicating issues.

Incorporates evidence into all clinical ractivities. Actively participates in research, evidence-based practice (EBP) rand performance improvement activities.

Leads rand manages a wide array of high visibility, multidisciplinary projects aimed rat improving hospital performance in areas including, but not limited to, rinfection prevention, safety, compliance, regulatory and nursing practice.

Why Join Us

• Work rwith a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated rto excellence.
• Embrace ra patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Competitive rComprehensive Benefit Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's rand Master's degree in Nursing (Required)
• Doctoral rdegree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)
• Active rDC RN License
• 5 or more years of progressively more responsible job-related experience in Nursing
• Strong rinterpersonal and communication skills

If ryou are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a rcutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Specialist Critical Care position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Join us in our mission to serve rour patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $149,094