Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MedStar Health Full time
Job Title: Clinical Specialist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Are you a clinical expert looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Clinical Specialist to join our Quality and Nursing Practice team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized role.


Position Overview
  • The Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical expert and healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for a specific patient population or specialty area while providing consultation to address complex patient care issues, offering guidance on the prevention and management of patient care practices.
  • As a Clinical Specialist you will utilize a professional evidence-based nursing practice framework working within three spheres of influence: patient/family, nursing, and system/organization.

Department Highlights

The Women's and Infant Services team comprises Labor and Delivery, Level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care and Neonatal Intermediate Nursery and Mother/Baby units. Our Women's Services perform an average of 4,000 deliveries each year. With our nationally recognized NICU, patients with high-risk pregnancies and complex circumstances receive expert, compassionate care. Women's and Infant Services provides comprehensive clinical care and support for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients with needs that range from uncomplicated to complex.


Key Responsibilities
  • Serves as a collaborative source of clinical expertise and professional advice. Plays a significant role in developing, maintaining, and applying nursing standards, standard order sets, patient care protocols, and policies and procedures in collaboration with health care team members.
  • Participates in the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical services for a designated patient population. Assesses and analyzes patient data and evaluates appropriateness in care.
  • Provides expertise and support for health care surveys and regulatory and compliance reviews from local, regional, and national entities. Supports survey readiness. Collaborates with facility leadership in the development of post-survey action planning and execution.
  • Participates in risk management as it relates to nursing practice including investigating, identifying, and communicating issues. Incorporates evidence into all clinical activities. Actively participates in research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and performance improvement activities.
  • Leads and manages a wide array of high visibility, multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving hospital performance in areas including infection prevention, safety, compliance, regulatory, and nursing practice.

Why Join Us
  • Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
  • Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Enjoy a Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing (Required)
  • Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)
  • Active DC RN License
  • 5-7 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience in Nursing
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Specialist position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

Why MedStar Health?
  • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
  • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
  • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, DC region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with federal, state, and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment without regard to any protected status. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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