Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in Iowa

Key Accountability

ADULT/GERIATRIC CNS PRACTICE: PATIENT/CLIENT SPHERE

• Provides direct patient education to a specific patient population in order to decrease or prevent symptoms/suffering, improve functioning, modify risk behaviors, and emphasize health promotion lifestyles utilizing teach-back methods. (O)
• Develops programs of care for specific patient populations. (C)
• Integrates theories of health promotion along with evidence-based practice (EBP) to develop interventions based on the best science. (F)
• Promotes a culture of safety to improve quality of patient care. (F)
• Identifies resources needed to assist ongoing care of the patient. (C)
• Promotes the implementation, evaluation, and application of family-centered care. (F)
• Evaluates patient care outcomes via the quality assurance process. (F)

ADULT/GERIATRIC CNS PRACTICE: NURSES AND NURSING PRACTICE SPHERE

1. Exerts influence through peer consultation, role-modeling, and education with other nursing personnel to improve nursing practice and thus improve patient outcomes. (F)
2. Participates in professional nursing activities within the health system, community, and professional organizations. (C)
3. Provides clinical expertise and mentorship to assist nurses to develop new skills. (C)
4. Identifies needed changes in nursing practice and utilizes change strategies to facilitate those changes. (C)
5. Participates in scholarly activity related to clinical nursing practice (e.g., publishing, presenting, research activities, translation of evidence into practice).
6. Supports clinical professional development of nursing staff (i.e., certification, continued professional education, involvement in professional organizations).

ADULT/GERIATRIC CNS PRACTICE: ORGANIZATION/SYSTEM SPHERE

1. Collects, analyzes and presents data to document the impact of nursing practice on patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness. (C)
2. Influences/assists in the development of nursing care initiatives and programs aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities, mission, vision, and philosophy. (F)
3. Participates in departmental and organizational multidisciplinary groups requiring advanced practice and/or clinical expertise to integrate evidence based best practice. (C)
4. Evaluates programs of care for appropriateness of implementation across the continuum of care. (C)
5. Participates in or leads the development and revision of guidelines/policies/order sets/protocols. (O)

Key Accountability

· Accepts responsibility to maintain and developing own skill and knowledge in the clinical area of expertise. (Adult/Geriatric, or Adult Critical Care)

· Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values

· This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPHDM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

· Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, CMS, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Master of Science or Doctorate in Nursing with completion of an Adult or Adult-Gero Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) program accredited by the CCNE or NLNAC

Experience:

Five or more years of nursing experience, with two years in the clinical area of expertise.

Previous demonstration of nursing leadership skills preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

· Current Iowa License to practice as a Registered Nurse

· Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by the ANCC or AACN required within 2 years of employment

· BCLS, ACLS if working in critical care

· Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds.

Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.