About this opportunity
Frederick Health lists this Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Specialist Med/Surg opportunity in frederick, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patients/Clients
This position will provide oversight for the following units: Med/Surg, Oncology, and the Observation Unit. The CNS on the unit will partner with Nursing, Acute Care Hospitalists, Cardiac, Surgical and Anesthesia Services, and other disciplines to guarantee the highest quality patient outcomes. They will apply evidence to improve care, efficiency, and patient experience.
80/per pay; Night shift with flexibility in scheduled hours
Master’s degree required. Will consider candidate in graduate program.
MBON RN license or compact state equivalent, required
5 yrs experience in Med/Surg, Oncology, or Observation Unit
Job Summary
The Clinical Specialist is a master’s prepared nurse who brings expert knowledge and leadership to the provision of patient care for specific patient aggregates. The Clinical Specialist functions as a member of the department management team and serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary care team for research as well as consulting and education on clinical practice. The Clinical Specialist works collaboratively with other leaders and shared governance groups to ensure patient safety, clinical quality, and professional and educational development of the nursing staff. For professional development and advancement opportunities, internal candidates who are enrolled in a master’s program are eligible for this position and will use the job title “Clinical Specialist” but the position functions mirror that of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.
Example Of Essential Functions
Maintains advanced knowledge and skills as required by the patient aggregate, including age-specific competencies.
In complex cases or as indicated, functions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and provides direct patient/family contact which may include:
Performing comprehensive assessment and analysis of needs.
Developing and/or modifying a plan of care through ongoing coordination and integration of the plan to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes.
Providing emotional support, crisis management and patient and family counseling.
Providing education and assisting patients and families in making healthcare decisions.
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Worksite address
frederick, MD, 21701, US
Who can apply
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