Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a clinical expert providing teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, and systems improvement in a specific practice area or with a specific patient population. Coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. Being a Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with members of the health care team to design and implement safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care strategies. May require a master's degree in nursing. Additionally, Clinical Nurse Specialist requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Clinical Nurse Specialist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Saint Louis, MO
Job Description
Additional Information About the Role
The certified CNS in this position will serve as a critical care clinical expert in a large health care system with critical access, community and academic hospitals to advance tele-critical care services and system based critical care practice across BJC. The CNS will collaborate with the teleICU team (nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners and leaders) and the team from each hospital (critical care leaders, nurses, providers and clinicians) to advance clinical practice and ensure excellent outcomes are achieved for all patients and families. The CNS will conduct quality improvement and implement evidence-based best practices for critical care and tele-critical care. The individual will provide education to critical care clinicians on best practices and innovate processes to advance care and critical care knowledge.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Acts as the clinical expert, promoting evidence based practice working with staff, patients, families, and physicians.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Education
Experience
Benefits and Legal Statement
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,865.60 - $136,593.60 per year
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Work Location: On the road