Clinical specialist Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Overview

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who influences patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact : patient and family, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations systems. Within the patient sphere, the CNS provides and supports safe, evidenced based and culturally sensitive care. Within the nursing sphere, the CNS leads the advancement of nursing practice to drive nursing excellence and promote a positive practice environment. Within the organizational sphere, the CNS designs initiatives that improve outcomes, optimize resources and drive system strategic goals.

Core Elements of CNS Practice :

• Promotes patient safety and quality outcomes through clinical inquiry and clinical judgment.
• Demonstrates specialty / advanced practice clinical expertise in caring for diverse patient populations.
• Optimizes resource utilization and coordination of care throughout the patient encounter and across the continuum.
• Supports and designs processes for patients and families to safely navigate a complex health care system.
• Creates and translates best evidence into clinical practice.
• Supports a just culture by identifying the root causes of issues to differentiate among failures in the system, educational needs, and / or compliance issues.
• Collaborates to facilitate interprofessional safe practice through shared decision making.
• Fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace culture through authentic leadership and intentional communication.
• Diagnoses and manages patients' acute and chronic health problems within an advanced practice nursing framework.
• Collaborates with senior executive leaders to design and support the nursing strategic plan.
• Aligns CNS led initiatives with the organizations strategic plan, mission, and vision.
• Advocates for equitable healthcare by designing and employing initiatives that consider individual preferences and social determinants of health.

Essential Functions

Conducts needs assessments as appropriate

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stopping, bending, pushing and pulling. Working in fast-paced clinical setting. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English fluently and have an intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patients and / or program conditions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Masters Degree in Nursing in the CNS track required ; Current license to practice as a RN in the state of NC. CNS certification from a national credentialing body approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) required; if no CNS certification available in the specialty, must meet requirements determined by the NCBON to be recognized as a CNS. Recognition as a CNS must be maintained in accordance with the requirements of NCBON. Appropriate practice area certification strongly recommended within 1 year of eligibility for certification exam.