Clinical Nurse Specialist / Transplant

Overview

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Description

8am - 4 : 30pm / Full Time / 40 Hours

The CNS is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, they adapt to changing situations and personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. They serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.

• The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical lead for a program or an area of defined nursing practice.
• Provides leadership to integrate new knowledge and innovation within a specialty area.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills within the three spheres of influence : patient / family, nurses, and the organization / system.
• Collaborates with the Nursing Director(s) to lead clinical practice and education on the unit, within the division, and across the health system.
• Accountable for designing, implementing, and measuring safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies.
• Contributes to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit / system, local, state, national, and international levels.
• Instrumental in applying the Professional Practice / Care Transformation Model across the health system.
• Leads implementation of the Care Transformation Model.
• Leads programs and initiatives aligned with EHC and Nursing’s strategic plan.
• Models transformational leadership behaviors.
• Demonstrates leadership in ethical decision-making and patient advocacy.
• Engages in ongoing self-evaluation, seeking input from colleagues, other professionals, patients, and families.
• Leads implementation of principles related to fair and just culture.
• Provides direct care for complex patients with multi-system care issues (biophysical, psycho-emotional, spiritual) at the individual, family, and community level.
• Proficient in use of technology to expedite care.
• Works collaboratively with nurses and other disciplines to promote patient- and family-centered care.
• Utilizes principles of effective communication.
• Cognizant of the diverse needs of patients, staff, and other professionals.
• Considers cultural influences when collaborating with patients, families, and staff.
• Works with manager to formulate a plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to stay informed on current trends and developments.
• Utilizes coaching strategies to build high-functioning teams.
• Coaches staff and others, utilizing advanced communication skills.
• Mentors and coaches professional development.
• Provides expert nursing consultation to nurses, physicians, patients, families, and others to promote quality care.
• Effectively communicates with the multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board

Master's degree in nursing

Meets GA Board of Nursing requirements for CNS

Three years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with at least two years of recent experience in the area of concentration.

BLS and ACLS certifications required

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Additional Details

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Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Center for Transplantation

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 144346

Job Category Nursing

Schedule 8a-4 : 30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $56.28 / Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $65.25 / Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.