Clinical Nurse Specialist - Women's Services

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who influences patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations & systems. Within the patient sphere, the CNS provides and supports safe, evidenced based and culturally sensitive care. Within the nursing sphere, the CNS leads the advancement of nursing practice to drive nursing excellence and promote a positive practice environment. Within the organizational sphere, the CNS designs initiatives that improve outcomes, optimize resources and drive system strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Influences patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations & systems; Promotes patient safety and quality outcomes through clinical inquiry and clinical judgment; Demonstrates specialty/advanced practice clinical expertise in caring for diverse patient populations; Optimizes resource utilization and coordination of care; Creates and translates best evidence into clinical practice; Diagnoses and manages patients' acute and chronic health problems within an advanced practice nursing framework; Provides CNS consultation to staff nurses, medical staff and interdisciplinary colleagues; Leads and participates in interprofessional teams; Advocates for equitable healthcare by designing and employing initiatives that consider individual preferences and social determinants of health

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing in the CNS track; Current license to practice as an RN in the state of NC; CNS certification from a national credentialing body approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON); Recognition as a CNS must be maintained in accordance with NCBON requirements; Must speak and understand English fluently; Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and finger dexterity; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds; Critical thinking and ability to concentrate; Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patients and/or program conditions; Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stopping, bending, pushing and pulling; Working in fast-paced clinical setting

Nice to have

Appropriate practice area certification strongly recommended within 1 year of eligibility for certification exam

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance