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Job description
Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to support the Emergency Medicine team across multiple locations. This role provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and education to promote high-quality patient care, nursing excellence, and evidence-based practice within the emergency department setting.
nThe Clinical Nurse Specialist will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, enhance nursing practice, and support clinical initiatives across several sites, including Akron General's Level I Trauma Center as well as emergency departments in Stow, Bath, and Green .
nPosition Details
nnnSchedule: Variable, Day shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with some evening and night shift coverage
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nnSetting: Emergency Medicine
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nnLocations Covered: Akron General Main Campus (Level I Trauma Center), Stow, Bath, and Green
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n nKey Responsibilities
nnnServe as a clinical expert and resource for nursing staff within the emergency departments.
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nnPromote and implement evidence-based practice to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.
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nnLead and support quality improvement initiatives , patient safety efforts, and performance improvement projects.
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nnProvide education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
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nnCollaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and operational efficiency.
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nnSupport the development and evaluation of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices in emergency care.
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n nIdeal Candidate
nnnStrong clinical expertise in emergency medicine setting
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nnExcellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
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nnPassion for improving nursing practice, patient outcomes, and staff development
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nnAbility to work across multiple sites while fostering strong relationships with clinical teams
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n nThis position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing emergency nursing practice while supporting a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care throughout the Cleveland Clinic Akron General system.
nJob Responsibilities:
nCLINICAL PRACTICE : Provide expert consultation and collaboration on care of high-risk patients and families within area of specialty
nnnProvide direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families
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nnRound with patients/nurses and interdisciplinary teams
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nnProactively monitor nursing practices and analyze data for trends
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nnWrite APRN progress notes and bill for patient services
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nnPrescribe medications, therapies and devices as appropriate
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nnPromote high-quality, safe, cost effective care:
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nnLead and participate in quality improvement projects
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nnSupport accreditation and compliance activities
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nnRepresent nursing on department or hospital committee
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nnParticipate in evaluation of products and equipment relevant to nursing practice
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n nEDUCATION : Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs
nnnProviding 'just in time' teaching at the point of care
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nnDevelop / teach advanced and specialty classes for nurses and other healthcare professionals
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nnIdentify learning needs, develops, and implements programs for patient education
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n nPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Support professional development of clinical nurses and nursing practice :
nnnMentor nursing caregivers in career coaching and professional development
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nnSupport nursing shared governance teams and 'champion' programs
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nnAssist clinical nurses in poster/oral abstract development
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nnPromote nursing certification
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n nRESEARCH / EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE Promotes translation of evidence based practices :
nnnPrimary responsibility for writing / revising policies, procedures, and nursing protocols
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nnDisseminate knowledge from research studies and guidelines
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nnStandardize nursing practice across CCHS locations
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nnConduct nursing research
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nnPresent results of work at local, state, national, and / or international conferences
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nnSubmits work to peer-reviewed journals for publication
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n nNationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.
nEducation:
nAPRN
nnnEffective 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.
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nnGraduate of an accredited APRN program.
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nnIf in neonatal care service area Master's Degree is required upon hire.
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n nLanguages:
nOral and written communication in English
nCertifications:
nNP
nnnCurrently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
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nnMust be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
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nnNational certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
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nnAdvanced 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.
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nnMust have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
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nnMust be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
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n nCNS
nnnCurrently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).
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nnMust be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
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nnNational certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
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nnAdvanced 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.
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nnMust have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
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nnMust be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals
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n nCertifications:
nnnCurrently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).
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nnMust be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
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nnNational certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
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nnAdvanced 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.
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nnMust have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
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nnMust be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
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n nComplexity of Work:
nnnExcellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
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nnStrong written and verbal communication skills.
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nnAbility to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
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nnDemonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
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nnDemonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
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nnDemonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
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nnDemonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
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nnRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
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nnMust be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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n nWork Experience:
nnTwo years clinical nursing experience required.
n nPhysical Requirements:
nnnTypical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
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nnManual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
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nnRequires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
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nnOccasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
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nnMay require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
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n nPersonal Protective Equipment:
nnFollows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
n nPay Range
nMinimum Annual Salary: $92,620.00
nMaximum Annual Salary: $157,480.00
nThe pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the standard range, depending on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. Please note, the displayed pay range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more). The listed range is based on a full-time (1.0 FTE) with the exception of PRN positions, which have an hourly rate based on the position type.
nCleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Worksite address
akron, OH, 44329, US
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