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Job description
Job Title
Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN, CNS)
Location
BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital
Employment Type
Full-time, Days
Job Summary
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse with expertise in nursing management of a defined specialty population. The CNS translates evidence-based practices into high quality patient care, via direct care, consultation, system leadership, collaboration, coaching, and research to improve outcomes for patients, families, nurses, and the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Exhibits strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Displays sound computer skills across multiple software applications.
Possesses a high degree of flexibility and manages multiple concurrent projects.
Assists with issue identification and problem resolution.
Demonstrates strong communication and negotiation skills.
Works effectively in inter‑professional teams.
Provides direct patient care and consults with interdisciplinary teams to achieve high quality outcomes.
Leads system change to improve nursing practice and health outcomes.
Handles tasks that may require lifting up to 50 pounds and prolonged hand/eye coordination.
Work may involve moderate to high mental and visual fatigue.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (MSN or MS in Nursing).
Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Minimum of two years recent clinical obstetrical nursing experience.
Minimum of two years labor and delivery experience.
Previous teaching experience preferred.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan.
Basic Life Support certification within orientation period.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within orientation period if providing coverage for critically ill patient populations.
Core Competencies
Direct Care – direct interaction with patients, families, and groups to promote health and improve quality of life.
Consultation – patient, staff, or system‑focused interaction to implement practice improvements.
System Leadership – manages change and empowers others to improve practice.
Collaboration – works jointly to optimize clinical outcomes.
Coaching – provides skillful guidance and teaching to advance care.
Research – generates new knowledge and contributes to nursing science.
Ethical Decision‑Making, Moral Agency, and Advocacy – identifies and acts on ethical concerns at patient, family, provider, and system levels.
Shift & Schedule
Full time with 40 scheduled weekly hours. Shift: First shift (daytime). Hours and specific shift time type to be confirmed at interview.
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Worksite address
kalamazoo, MI, 49006, US
Who can apply
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