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Job description
Employment Type:
nFull time
nShift:
nDay Shift
nDescription:
nClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Registered Nurse
nLocation: Trinity Health Oakland
nStatus : Full-Time
nTransform Nursing Practice. Drive Clinical Excellence. Improve Patient Outcomes.
nTrinity Health Oakland is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to serve as an advanced practice nursing leader and clinical expert.
nPosition Summary
nThe Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as an advanced practice registered nurse and collaborative leader responsible for integrating the art and science of nursing into clinical practice. Guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and Professional Performance, the CNS promotes excellence in patient care through clinical expertise, education, mentorship, consultation, research, and systems improvement.
nThe CNS plays a critical role in advancing nursing practice, fostering professional growth among nursing staff, and supporting organizational quality and patient safety goals.
nKey Responsibilities
nnnServe as an expert clinical resource for nurses, interdisciplinary teams, and leadership.
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nnLead and support evidence-based practice initiatives that improve patient outcomes and care delivery.
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nnDevelop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff.
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nnMentor, coach, and support nurses, educators, students, and clinical teams.
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nnCollaborate with leaders and frontline staff to identify opportunities for quality improvement and clinical excellence.
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nnAnalyze clinical data and outcomes to drive performance improvement initiatives.
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nnPromote patient safety and best practices throughout the continuum of care.
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nnParticipate in nursing shared governance and professional practice initiatives.
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nnSupport organizational Magnet® journey activities and nursing excellence standards.
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nnServe as a consultant for complex patient care situations and specialty practice issues.
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nnFoster a culture of relationship-based care, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
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n nRequired Qualifications
nEducation
nnnMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
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nnGraduate degree or certificate in Nursing Education preferred.
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n nLicensure & Certifications
nnnCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
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nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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nnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
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nnNational specialty certification preferred.
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nnMembership in a professional nursing organization preferred.
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n nAdditional Requirements
nnObtain BLS Instructor and/or Faculty status within six (6) months of hire.
n nExperience
nnnMinimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience
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nnPrevious experience in nursing education, professional development, clinical instruction, preceptorship, unit education, or Clinical Nurse Specialist practice required.
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n nOur Commitment
nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
nEOE including disability/veteran
Worksite address
pontiac, MI, 48340, US
Who can apply
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