Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neuro ICU

Job description

Job Description

nLocation: Chicago, Illinois

nBusiness Unit: Rush Medical Center

nHospital: Rush University Medical Center

nDepartment: 11 W Tower- NSICU

nWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

nShift: Shift 1

nWork Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

nRush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (

nPay Range: $51.26 - $81.64 per hour

nRush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

nSummary:

nThe Clinical Specialist RN is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who promotes quality patient care through an integrated role of practice, education, administration and research. The Clinical Nurse Specialist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

nOther information:

nRequired Job Qualifications:

nnnCurrent state of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.

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nnCurrent state of Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse- Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist licensure required.

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nnGraduate from an accredited CNS educational program with a Masters or Doctoral nursing degree.

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nnThe CNS’s education and specialty board certification must correlate with the job role, setting, responsibility and patient population.

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nnBLS validation required.

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n nSkills:

nnnA high level of analytical ability is required.

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nnDemonstrate skills at the level of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change as evidenced by portfolio, recommendation letters, references, interview, and demonstration.

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nnDemonstrate ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse to utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide and implement practice standards and policies.

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nnComputer skills using various applications: Internet, e-mail, word programs and databases.

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n nAbilities:

nnnWork requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the day

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nnWork requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.

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nnThe ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports is required.

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nnWork conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

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n nDisclaimer:

nThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

nResponsibilities:

nPLANS THE DELIVERY OF NURSING CARE FOR PATIENTS IN COORDINATION WITH THE HEALTHCARE TEAM

nnnProvides consultation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care for specific patients and their families, based on patients' growth and development needs.

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nnFunctions as a role model in the clinical setting.

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nnPromotes optimal resource utilization.

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nnCollaborates with patients/families, nursing staff, and other members of the health care team in meeting patient/family learning needs.

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n nSUPPORTS COORDINATION OF PATIENT CARE

nnnPromotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, utilizing knowledge of the range of treatments available for patients.

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nnParticipates in case management activities as negotiated with unit leadership.

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n nEVALUATES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PATIENT CARE

nnnSupports quality improvement activities related to patient care that may include active involvement in the staff evaluation process as well as corrective actions.

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nnParticipates with the multidisciplinary team regarding program development and evaluation.

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nnParticipates, as appropriate, in studies conducted by nurses and multidisciplinary researchers.

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n nPROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING STAFF

nnnDevelops, conducts, and participates in formal and informal staff development programs in area of expertise.

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nnContributes to development of policies, procedures, protocols, and/or patient educational materials as appropriate in area of expertise.

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nnParticipates in academic programs, as negotiated.

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nnUtilizes and disseminates evidence based practice and research findings.

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nnThis position description may also include advanced practice nurses certified as nurse practitioners (NPs) who DO NOT hold core privileges. NPs working under this CNS position description WILL NOT: Initiate referrals to physicians or other healthcare professionals; interpret diagnostic tests; obtain consents for treatment; obtain history & physical; order and perform consults; order blood and blood products; order diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities; order pharmacological agents diagnose based upon history & physical exam & clinical findings; order/initiate tests, treatments and interventions; prescribe medications; write admission, discharge or transfer orders and corresponding plans of care.

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n nRush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

nPosition Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neuro ICU

nLocation US:IL:Chicago

nReq ID 25619

Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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