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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Med/Surg Oncology - St. Mary's Hospital

Job Description

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with clinical expertise within a selected area of nursing. The CNS functions as an educator, clinical expert, consultant, and researcher for the nursing staff. Collaborates with nursing leaders and other interdisciplinary staff to achieve patient outcomes. Leads, facilitates, and manages day-to-day clinical improvement activities related to nursing practice and process. Work function is targeted toward achieving quality, cost-effective evidenced based outcomes. Goals for targeted populations are attained through the synthesis of comparative clinical and aggregate data, development and application of standard indicators, and design and development of innovative programs.

Essential Job Functions

+ Demonstrates advanced, specialized knowledge of nursing practice issues related to clinical specialty

+ Leverages data to identify trends; shares measures of success and areas of opportunity with the interprofessional team

+ Collaborate with the interprofessional team and clinical unit leadership to identify areas of opportunity and construct improvement plans

+ Facilitates change and collaborates with the healthcare team to identify gaps, barriers, and practice improvement

+ Support orientation, competency, and continuing education of staff in the clinical environment

+ Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the hospital. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

+ Analyzes the practice setting in a continuous improvement framework

+ Establishes and maintains standards of practice at the client, unit, hospital, corporate, community and national levels

+ Provides innovative and collaborative leadership in professional and clinical practice by role modeling, mentoring, and serving as a clinical consultant

+ Initiates and participates in strategic planning at all levels of the health care system

+ Facilitates and interprets research, incorporating appropriate findings into practice

+ Coordinates, facilitates, provides and evaluates patient, staff and community education programs

+ The integration of ethical/legal concepts into the practice of self and others.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

+ Must be currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist in the state of practice or is eligible to initiate the application process (required)

+ Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (preferred)

Education

+ Master’s prepared Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing (required)

+ Continuing Education (CE), Continuing Education Units (CEU), Credit Hours (CH) (required)

Work Experience

+ Minimum of 5 years clinical experience (required)

+ Clinical experience in health care research, data acquisition and statistical analysis (preferred)

+ 3-5 years of experience in application of performance improvement methods (preferred)

+ Oral/written skills and previous work experience communicating complex theoretical and technical concepts to healthcare members, developing, and presenting formal educational programs, and effective collaboration with other healthcare members (required)

+ Demonstrated group facilitation, problem solving, and analytical skills (required)

Training

+ Training in LEAN/Six Sigma process (preferred)

+ Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation program abilities (preferred)

+ EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

+ Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

+ Adolescents (13-17 years)

+ Adults (18-64 years)

+ Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

+ Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

+ Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

+ General office environment.

+ May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

+ May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

+ May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

+ May be required to use physical restraints.

+ May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

+ May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

+ May have periods of constant interruptions.

+ Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

+ Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x

Stoop, Kneel x

Crawling x

Climbing x

Balance x

Bending x

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting x

Walking x

Standing x

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

+ Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

+ Perform shift work

+ Maneuver weight of patients

+ Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

+ Reach above shoulder

+ Repetitive arm/hand movements

+ Finger Dexterity

+ Color Vision

+ Acuity – far

+ Acuity – near

Hazards

+ Depth perception

+ Use of Latex products

+ Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

+ Exposure to moving mechanical parts

+ Exposure to dust/fumes

+ Exposure to potential electrical shock

+ Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

+ Exposure to high pitched noises

+ Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

+ Participate in BLS and/or ACLS events occurring within the acute care setting

+ Monitor patient conditions during treatment and document

+ Administer medications if needed and document

+ Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

+ Record patient medical histories

+ Budgeting & Financial Acumen

+ Evaluate employee performance during evaluation of competencies

+ Analyzing data or information

+ Prepare and deliver presentations for executive level/mid-level leaders/frontline associate audiences

+ ​Attention to detail

+ Acceptance of authority

+ Critical thinking

+ Communication with family members

+ Communication with patients

+ Teamwork

+ Conflict resolution

+ Active listening

+ Relationship building

+ Self-motivated to function autonomously in work

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

+ Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

+ Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

+ Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

+ Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

_Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status._

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]