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Job TitleClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - PACU I
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentPACU Adult-Main Campus Hospital
Job CodeT97891
ShiftDays
Schedule7:00am-3:30pm
Job SummaryAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Specialist
(APRN-CNS)
CNSs provide expertise and support to nurses caring for patients at the bedside, help drive practice changes throughout the organization, and ensure the use of best practices and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
Job DetailsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS)CNSs provide expertise and support to nurses caring for patients at the bedside, help drive practice changes throughout the organization, and ensure the use of best practices and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
This position is open to both Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of PACU experience.
Job ResponsibilitiesCLINICAL PRACTICE: Provide expert consultation and collaboration on care of high-risk patients and families within area of specialty- Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families
- Round with patients/nurses and interdisciplinary teams
- Proactively monitor nursing practices and analyze data for trends
- Write APRN progress notes and bill for patient services
- Prescribe medications, therapies and devices as appropriate
- Promote high-quality, safe, cost effective care:
- Lead and participate in quality improvement projects
- Support accreditation and compliance activities
- Represent nursing on department or hospital committee
- Participate in evaluation of products and equipment relevant to nursing practice
- Providing “just in time” teaching at the point of care
- Develop / teach advanced and specialty classes for nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Identify learning needs, develops, and implements programs for patient education
- Mentor nursing caregivers in career coaching and professional development
- Support nursing shared governance teams and “champion” programs
- Assist clinical nurses in poster/oral abstract development
- Promote nursing certification
- Primary responsibility for writing / revising policies, procedures, and nursing protocols
- Disseminate knowledge from research studies and guidelines
- Standardize nursing practice across CCHS locations
- Conduct nursing research
- Present results of work at local, state, national, and / or international conferences
- Submits work to peer-reviewed journals for publication
Education:
- Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
- Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
- If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.
Languages:
- Oral and written communication in English
Certifications:
- Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in applicable state(s).
- Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
- National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
- Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
- Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Complexity of Work:
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
- Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
- Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- Related clinical experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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Skills Required
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required upon hire or within 3 years for external hires and internal hires moving from non-APRN role
- Graduate of an accredited APRN program
- Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in applicable state(s)
- Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s)
- National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by a nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA or American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required based on work setting
- Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with State Board of Nursing requirements
- Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals
- Demonstrated competency and ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis
- Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record
- Related clinical experience preferred (ideal candidate has at least 1 year of PACU experience)
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Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas Cleveland Clinic health system includes eight regional hospitals, 16 family health centers, a children's hospital for rehabilitation and one affiliate hospital. Cleveland Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest accreditor of healthcare organizations. Our family health centers offer: Outpatient care Primary care Numerous subspecialties Numerous locations All of our hospitals, family health centers, outpatient clinics and home healthcare programs are also accredited by The Joint Commission under its hospital accreditation program.
