Clinical Nurse Specialist, A6

1 week ago


Schenectady, New York, United States Ellis Medicine Full time

Ellis Medicine offers competitive RN compensation in the Capital Region

Explore our updated salary rates, generous shift and weekend differentials, and flexible benefits options

For inquiries, please reach out to our recruitment team:

A6 Specialties: Oncology, Wound Care Management, General Medicine Patients

Are you self-motivated and committed to achieving the best patient outcomes? Become part of a culture that values open communication, teamwork, and compassion towards patients and colleagues alike.

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for assessing and addressing patients' responses to actual or potential health issues in an acute care environment through the application of the nursing process. This role involves coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, delegating tasks to nursing staff, supervising care delivery, providing direct patient care, and evaluating patient outcomes. It is essential to maintain clinical competency and contribute to the advancement of nursing standards through active participation in professional committees and organizations.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited RN program is required. Current licensure in NYS or eligibility for a limited practice permit is necessary. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred; candidates without a BSN must enroll in a program within two years of hire and complete it within six years of employment. A minimum of one year of experience in acute care is preferred. Current BLS certification is mandatory. Depending on the unit's requirements, current certifications in ACLS, PALS, and NRP may also be necessary. Board Certification is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments utilizing both subjective and objective data.

• Analyze assessment data to establish nursing diagnoses.

• Prioritize patient needs, considering physiological, social, psychological, spiritual, and age-specific factors, and select appropriate diagnoses for the acute care episode.

• Create a personalized Patient Care Plan (PCP) based on patient assessments, adhering to nursing practice standards and protocols, with realistic measurable outcomes and timelines for goal achievement based on patient condition and age.

• Implement patient care as outlined in the PCP and monitor patient responses to interventions.

• Delegate patient care tasks to non-RN staff and oversee the care they provide.

• Assess and evaluate patient care, ensuring timely achievement of outcomes with input from relevant healthcare team members, including patients and families.

• Communicate the patient's care plan to all healthcare team members and document it in the medical record.

• Organize and communicate nursing assignments based on patient acuity and staff qualifications.

• Identify patient education needs during initial and ongoing assessments, set goals, and develop teaching plans that align with the patient's educational level and readiness to learn.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement and coordinate educational plans focusing on wellness, health maintenance, and recovery.

• Ensure a safe environment tailored to the patient's condition and age.

• Take responsibility for personal education and professional development.

• Engage in nursing performance improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary research as required.

• Comply with institutional policies and procedures.

Ellis Medicine is dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range: $37.54 - $53.18/hour Compensation is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be compensated within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may vary within the stated range based on location.



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