Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time

Department:

Status:
Full-time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Join our dedicated team at Advocate Aurora Health, where we have openings across various units:
Adult Inpatient
Children/Adolescent Inpatient
Intake and Call Center departments
Dewey Center
Internal Float opportunities.
We offer both full-time and part-time shifts, including Days, PM (11A-11P), and Nights, with options for 36 and 40 hours/week (12- or 8-hour shifts).
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 payable after hire. Additionally, we provide Student Loan forgiveness up to $20,000 and Tuition Assistance up to $7,200.
Our RN Referral program offers up to $5,000 for team members.
We are proud to be Military/Veteran Friendly.
At Advocate Aurora Health, you can rely on the most comprehensive continuum of behavioral health care available.

Our facility is situated on a serene, expansive campus, providing an ideal environment for individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges.


Major Responsibilities:


Utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient needs, develop and implement tailored interventions, and assess the effectiveness of care plans.

Engages patients and their families in care planning and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare journey.

Recognizes and anticipates significant changes in patient conditions, providing ongoing assessments and taking appropriate actions as necessary.

Adjusts care plans as needed, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure patient-centered care.

Implements strategies to enhance patient safety and reduce risks. Assesses readiness to learn and customizes educational approaches for patients and families.
Coordinates discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practices in patient care delivery. Consistently integrates nursing and regulatory standards into practice.

Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking necessary actions when changes are required.

Supports shared governance initiatives aimed at improving processes and patient outcomes.
Exhibits effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Fosters collaboration among healthcare team members. Takes on a leadership role within the care team and delegates tasks appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
Promotes a culture of safety by identifying potential threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent harm. Reports safety events and near misses promptly. Actively seeks to identify safety issues and assists in implementing corrective measures.
Applies ethical decision-making, demonstrating respect and understanding for colleagues and other clinical disciplines. Participates as a vital member of the patient care team to create an integrated, unbiased, individualized care approach.
Engages in quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental functions and the patient care experience.
Participates in professional development activities that contribute to personal growth and the development of others. Seeks opportunities for mentorship and coaching. Attends required meetings and educational programs, completing annual competencies in a timely manner.

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care for patients.

Must possess an understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan and be able to assess data reflective of patient status, interpreting the necessary information to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide appropriate care as outlined in departmental policies.


Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice, and
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education Required:
Completion of an accredited nursing program.

Experience Required:
Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:


Demonstrates the ability to provide holistic patient care and view clinical situations from a patient and family perspective.

Recognizes situational changes that necessitate unplanned interventions, responding with confidence, timeliness, and adaptability.

Proficient in computer skills, including electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
Exhibits excellent communication (both written and verbal), listening, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates strong human relation skills, capable of developing rapport and maintaining positive, professional relationships with diverse patients, team members, and physicians.

Ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively with others.
Proven ability to make critical, independent decisions.
Exemplary organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates effective time management skills, capable of multitasking and prioritizing in a dynamic environment.
Exhibits coordination, collaboration, delegation, and team-building skills.

Certification Addendum:
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF, or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

Must be able to:
Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Lift up to 20 lbs. overhead.
Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must be able to:
Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with assistance.
Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, as well as blood and body fluids and communicable diseases. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be utilized as necessary.

Must possess functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with the ability to perform fine motor skills for IV insertion and other procedures.

Operates all necessary equipment to perform the job.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.

It is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health is a leading nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora Health is recognized nationally for its clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Aurora Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is involved in numerous clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally acknowledged for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Aurora Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Aurora Health contributes over $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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