ED Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Description

LOCATION: Cone Health, System Wide Clinical Nursing Support
CITY: Greensboro, NC

JOB DETAILS:
Exempt: Yes | FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week) | Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift | On Call: No

JOB SUMMARY:
The role of the CNS is that of clinical expert and leader within a specialty area of nursing practice. The CNS is expected to utilize their advanced knowledge and skills to influence the practice of nursing and to achieve quality outcomes for patients, families, groups, and communities. Key role components include application of clinical expertise, Evidence Based Practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring and transformational leadership. The CNS is expected to operate within the three spheres of influence as outlined by the national organization; 1) patient/family, 2) nurses and nursing practice, and 3) organization/system. In collaboration with nursing and members of the health care team, the CNS assumes a leadership role to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies that support the triple aim goals of Cone Health.

EDUCATION:

Required - Graduate degree. MSN required in nursing with a clinical focus.
Preferred - Doctorate

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Must have minimum of 3 years experience as a RN, with 2 years of experience in specialty area. Able to demonstrate expertise in specialty area. Must be recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialty. Will consider those in progress for Board recognition (must be completed within 3 years of hire).

Preferred: 5 years of experience as a RN. Certification in area of clinical specialty.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

Required: Current/active license to practice nursing in the State of North Carolina National Certification. BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider, recognized by North Carolina Board of Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Will consider those in progress for Board recognition (must be completed within 3 years of hire).

Preferred: Certification in area of clinical specialty

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