Clinical Nurse Specialist, Med Surg Oncology & BMT-22096

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) position at Rush University Medical Center is a full-time role located in the 14 W Tower-Med-Surg Oncology department. This role works a shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert consultation for patient/populations with complex health care needs using evidence.
• Designs evidence-based, cost-sensitive interventions, including advanced nursing therapies, to meet the multifaceted needs of complex patients/patient populations.
• Collaborates with system-wide committees to elevate, standardize, and evaluate clinical practices.
• Creates a standard of practice using evidence-based information to achieve outcomes for nurse-sensitive indicators.
• Collaborates with other departments to develop and/or review orientation, clinical competency, and additional clinical education programs.
• Led systematic quality and safety initiatives based on problem identification, gap analysis, and process evaluation to achieve strategic goals.
• Develops, evaluates, and incorporates innovative models of practice across the continuum of care.
• Leads the integration, management, and evaluation of technology/products to promote safety, quality, and efficiency, and optimal health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current state of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist board certification required.
• 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Graduate from an accredited CNS educational program with a Master's or Doctoral nursing degree.
• BLS certification required.

Pay

Rush offers a pay range of $51.26 - $81.64 per hour, determined by various factors including education, job-related experience, and internal equity.

Schedule

This role works a shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, including opportunities for professional growth and development. Learn more about Rush benefits at this link.

Company Highlights

• Rush was recently ranked first for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical centers.
• Rush University Medical Center received the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
• Rush University Medical Center is a five-time Magnet® facility, the highest recognition given for nursing excellence.
• Rush was also the first hospital in Illinois serving adults and children to receive Magnet status.
• Rush is a leading academic medical center, acute care hospital with 664 licensed beds.
• Rush has received an "A" grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group for the fourth consecutive time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.