Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Long Term Care - Sharp Coronado - FT - Days

Patient/Client

Uses advanced theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise in a specialty to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients/populations. Develops, implements, and/or supports evidence-based interventions for individuals and populations, that achieve desired patient outcome(s). Identifies and responds to patient related quality issues. Consults with interdisciplinary team on clinical issues to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions for individuals and populations for effectiveness, patient responses, efficiency, customer satisfaction and fiscal impact.

Nurses/Nursing Practice

Acts as a resource to staff nurses to improve the quality of patient care. Promotes a model of nursing care that emphasizes professional role accountability, critical thinking, and collegiality with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides input to the manager and staff nurses regarding areas for improvement in clinical practice. Designs and/or supports evidence-based programs and/or processes that improve nursing practices Expands the practice of nursing through ongoing generation and acquisition of evidence-based practice. Provides leadership as role model and/or consultant to develop/retain professional nursing staff. Creates an environment that stimulates self-learning and reflective nursing practice.

Organization/System

Leads and/or facilitates effective and sustainable evidence-based change that achieves desired quality and fiscal outcomes. Critically evaluates the nursing and medical literature to update and implement best practice. Designs, implements, and evaluates programs and initiatives to achieve desired outcomes that are congruent with the organization’s strategic imperatives, mission, vision and values, regulatory requirements and nursing standards. Evaluates and implements products and patient care processes, within the specialty population that incorporates an evidence-based approach. Collaborates with clinical managers to assist with the analysis of major capital or non-capital purchase items related to the care of patients. Evaluates clinical and financial data and identifies areas for improvement and works with interdisciplinary team to effect change.

Leadership/Member of a Profession

Buils relationships and rounds consistently with management, clinical staff, and other healthcare team members to facilitate patient, nursing and organizational outcomes. Participates in professional nursing organizations and partners with community organizations and schools. Enhances own professional growth through self-evaluation and setting and meeting own developmental goals. Advances nursing practice through participation in professional organizations, publications and presentations. Commits to practice self-care, manage stress and connect with self and others.