Description
General Summary of Position
The MedStar Health (MSH) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who functions as a clinical expert, educator, consultant, leader, researcher/evidence-based practice translator and change agent operating within a professional evidenced based practice framework that utilizes the three spheres of influence: patient/family, nursing, and system organization. The MSH CNS coordinates, coaches, educates, and leads nursing staff in evidenced-based clinical practice, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives and conducts, facilitates, or applies research to enhance patient care and outcomes. MSH CNSs practice within defined patient populations and exhibit competency through licensure and national certification.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- MSN required and
- DSN preferred and
- Graduate of an accredited CNS Program required
Experience
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills in providing direct care to a designated patient population required and
- 5-7 years Experience as a registered nurse required and
- 1-2 years Experience as a CNS preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Maryland and/or the District of Columbia required and
- APRNs practicing in the state of Maryland and/or the District of Columbia prior to the enactment of educational required or
- certification requirements and holding grandfathered licensure will be considered. Awarding of APRN licensure will be at the discretion of the Maryland required and
- District of Columbia state board(s) of nursing required and
- National CNS certification appropriate to designated population (family-individual across the lifespan, adult-gerontology, pediatrics, neonatal, women's health/gender related, or psychiatric/mental health) required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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