CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

About the Role

The Clinical Specialist represents and supports the mission, philosophy, and goals of the Cancer Center. They are responsible for promoting quality patient care through the spheres of influence: patient/family, nursing/nursing practice, and organization/systems.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned clinical nurse specialist who demonstrates a strategic and collaborative approach in leading complex, nursing evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, engaged and hands-on with providers and associates across the care continuum, as well as leadership teams. They will bring comprehensive knowledge and outlook of contemporary healthcare strategies and methods.

Responsibilities

• Sphere of Patients or Clients
  • Demonstrates advanced cognitive and psychomotor capabilities in the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential life-threatening problems.
  • Applies advanced knowledge of functional health patterns, physiology, pathophysiology, and psycho-social aspects in the assessment and care planning of patients.
  • Collaborates and engages in mutual problem-solving with complex patients, their families, and healthcare providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provides direction, support, human respect, and appreciation of unique meaning in obtaining proper assistance to complex patients, families, and healthcare providers seeking information on ethical and/or legal concerns.
• Sphere of Nurses and Nursing Practice
  • Promotes quality patient care and a healing environment.
  • Assists and/or provides direction to staff with clinical decision-making and management of patient care problems using mutual problem-solving and independent decision-making processes.
  • Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff and healthcare providers.
  • Applies knowledge of new therapies, Duffy's Caring Factors, and evidence-based nursing to educate providers and improve nurse-sensitive patient outcomes.
  • Plans for the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care.
  • Provides consultation to staff in the planning and provision of nursing care.
  • Facilitates the acquisition and application of clinical knowledge, theoretical knowledge, and decision-making skills by staff nurses and nursing students.
  • Assists nursing staff with preceptor and mentor responsibilities.
  • Plans and presents continuing education (CE) programs annually to meet staff learning needs.
  • Participates in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Performance Improvement (PI), and Research activities to improve patient care and/or advance nursing knowledge.
  • Assists and supports staff in the identification and investigation of relevant EBP/PI and nursing research topics by:
    • Collaborating with staff in identifying clinical issues and Nursing Sensitive Indicators for inquiry.
    • Identifying and integrating appropriate evidence into patient care and nursing practice.
    • Engaging staff in clinical inquiry.
  • Assists and supports staff in developing Evidence-Based Practice standards and policies throughout the practice setting.
  • Monitors clinical practice via audits to determine outcomes of specific nursing practices.
  • Assists and supports nursing staff with professional development.
  • Mentors and guides nursing staff in program and poster presentations, abstract writing, manuscript development, and publication.
• Sphere of Organizations and Systems
  • Utilizes nursing expertise and specialization to provide consultation services to intra- and inter-departmental healthcare providers.
  • Responds to consult requests for patient care standards and in-service programs from other departments, professional organizations, healthcare team members, department nurses, and others.
  • Utilizes principles of communication, mutual problem-solving, and change theory in providing consultation.
  • Collaborates with other clinical specialists to identify strategies to improve the quality of patient care and to develop and disseminate new knowledge.
  • Assists with the education and support of Nursing Excellence and the Nursing Strategic Plan.
  • Assists with the review, revision, and/or creation of clinical standards and policies.
  • Contributes to the cost-effectiveness of care.
  • Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental and institutional goals.
  • Represents nursing on at least two departmental committees, hospital committees, or task forces.
• Professional Development
  • Keeps abreast of current nursing trends and best practices by maintaining membership in a professional nursing organization.
  • Completes at least 30 contact hours annually.
  • Seeks out and identifies opportunities to engage in professional program presentations and publication.

Requirements

• Master's in nursing is required; Clinical Nurse Specialist track is preferred.
• State of Florida Nursing license is required; Licensure as an APRN is acceptable in lieu of RN provided there is appropriate clinical practice experience.
• National Specialty certification is required.
• 3 or more years of nursing experience required; advanced oncology and/or specialty nursing knowledge base.
• Thorough familiarity with the nursing process and principles of adult education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

Salary Range: $108,492.80 - $165,422.40. Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among team members in similar positions.