Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 months ago


Park Ridge, Illinois, United States Advocate Health Full time

Key Responsibilities:


Patient-Centered Holistic Care - The clinical nurse specialist is attuned to the cultural sensitivities and values of various populations. They collaborate with inter-professional teams to provide outstanding care, fostering enduring relationships with patients and their families to help achieve health objectives.

Clinical Proficiency:
The clinical nurse specialist plays a vital role in inter-professional excellence, reflected in successful clinical outcomes.

By employing evidence-based practices, informed decision-making, and effective communication, they spearhead initiatives to ensure the safest patient environment and optimal patient experiences.

Leadership: The clinical nurse specialist is actively involved in driving healthcare transformation and advancing the nursing profession with dedication and expertise.

Exhibiting vision, demonstrating accountability through collaborative governance, contributing to the nursing field, and coordinating inter-professional care are essential traits of the clinical nurse specialist.

Compassion: The Advocate Nurse exemplifies presence with patients and families, practicing empathy and supporting spiritual needs and beliefs. They consistently demonstrate respect and dignity, especially during vulnerable moments.

Nurses work to cultivate relationships within communities to establish strong partnerships and enhance health outcomes for patients and the communities served.

Innovation: The clinical nurse specialist contributes to the future of patient care delivery and the systems that support nursing practices.

They embody qualities of inquiry, adaptability, change, and continuous development through performance improvement, evidence-based practices, and research initiatives.

Professional Development: The clinical nurse specialist is dedicated to lifelong learning, enhancing knowledge and skills to adapt to new care models and an evolving healthcare landscape.

This commitment promotes practice within the full scope of their nursing license.

Licensure:
Registered Nurse (RN)

Education/Experience Required:
Graduate from an accredited nursing program
Refer to the Education and Experience Addendum for site-specific requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Effective communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Strong time management and organizational abilities
Familiarity with patient care equipment
Current Illinois RN license
Current CPR certification
Certifications/education required for the nursing specialty - Refer to Certification Addendum

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts to meet staffing needs
Some positions may require on-call duties
Capability to transport objects, patients, and equipment
Ability to respond promptly to patient needs and work in a fast-paced environment
Work environment may involve exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for patients
Ability to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergencies
Regularly works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 04/20/2014
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

For patient lifts exceeding 35 pounds, or when the patient is unable to assist, appropriate patient handling equipment is expected to be utilized, with at least one other associate, when available.

Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Education Addendum:

ALL SITES
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
BSN Preferred CERTIFICATION
CPR-Healthcare Provider
ACLS and/or

PALS:

  • Immediate Care
ACLS and PALS - Ambulatory Surgical Center: Within 1 year

ACLS - Endoscopy:
Within 1 year - Cardiology Stress Testing

Oncology:
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy: as required by the Site
OCN preferred or obtained when OCN requirements met
Registered Nurse: 2 years' experience preferred
Ambulatory Surgery Center: 1-year critical care or surgical experience
Cardiology: 1 year experience in cardiology preferred
Contact Center: 2 years' experience in acute or ambulatory care
Endoscopy: 1 year experience telemetry or PACU preferred
Immediate Care: 1 year experience in critical care or ED preferred
Occupational Health: 1 to 2 years occupational health experience or new graduate with prior occupational health or related experience

Oncology: 1 year experience in oncology preferred

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.

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