Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time
Position Overview
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will engage in comprehensive clinical practice and care management, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Clinical Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough psychosocial and physiological assessments, integrating evolving data to inform care.
  • Develop individualized care plans based on patient trends, emphasizing education and discharge planning.
  • Tailor care practices to meet the unique needs of each patient, considering cultural, ethical, and spiritual factors.
  • Participate in the planning of transitional health care needs, including treatment and placement options.
  • Respond proactively to changes in patient conditions, delivering holistic care through independent clinical judgment.
  • Adapt educational programs to suit individual patients and families, modifying teaching strategies as necessary.
  • Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic and desired health outcomes.
  • Ensure efficient care delivery by prioritizing immediate needs and proposing solutions to challenges.
  • Advocate for patient rights and navigate potential conflicts, seeking resolution when necessary.
  • Monitor variances from expected outcomes and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly.
  • Document all patient care activities in compliance with established standards, assisting the healthcare team with documentation processes.

Communication and Team Collaboration
  • Maintain consistent communication and collaboration with healthcare team members, patients, and families to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Delegate patient care tasks appropriately and participate in staff assignment adjustments to enhance productivity.
  • Stay informed about unit initiatives and integrate team outcomes into practice.
  • Engage in unit teams, work groups, and committees, anticipating needs and offering assistance to colleagues.

Quality Improvement
  • Demonstrate knowledge of quality improvement initiatives specific to the unit.
  • Participate in quality enhancement efforts by adhering to standards, guidelines, and care delivery pathways.
  • Incorporate evidence-based practices and research findings into nursing activities to improve patient outcomes.

Professional Development
  • Act as a clinical resource and mentor for healthcare team members, exhibiting leadership qualities.
  • Identify personal learning needs through self-evaluation and progress assessment.
  • Ensure accountability for documentation and completion of required continuing education and competencies.
  • Promote improvements in practice settings through commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to others, demonstrating leadership in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as computer literacy.
  • Possess a current state nursing license and relevant certifications.


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