Clinical Nurse Specialist- ICU- FT- Varies shifts - Annapolis Maryland

Company: Luminis Health
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Posted On: 11/21/2024

Luminis Health
Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Position Objective:
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To promote the delivery of high quality, cost-effective health care through the provision of expert clinical staff education and professional development. Collaborates with the leadership team, clinical education team, and clinical staff in the planning and implementation of organizational and departmental goals, creating a climate of innovation through role-modeling, consultation, research, and the facilitation of learning.
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Essential Job Duties:
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
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1. Provides expertise and support to nurses caring for patients at the bedside
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Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skill in Critical Care Nursing. Provides direct clinical leadership with an emphasis on fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
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Models expert practice to peers, interprofessional team members, health care consumers and learners.
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Collaborates with department/unit directors, interprofessional clinical leaders, clinical educators, and clinical ICU/CVICU staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate processes, clinical education and staff performance that supports organizational annual operating plan and department goals.
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Assists in the development of ongoing competencies for clinical ICU/CVICU staff prioritizing based on practice competency gaps, new skills requirements, changes in process or procedure, high risk and problematic aspects of the clinical role based on quality improvement and process improvement data.
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Promotes the development of ICU/CVICU nurses by offering a variety of learning opportunities planned for nurses in different stages of the Novice to the Expert continuum. Assess the need, quality, and cost-effective educational programs for staff.
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Seeks experiences to develop, maintain, and improve competence in nursing professional development.
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2. Helps drive practice changes with collaborative partnerships
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Provide professional support to internal and external customers during the implementation of new products and change initiatives.
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Scans the environment for trends and issues that require change, and collaboratively creates implements and assist in maintaining change.
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Participates in ICU/CVICU specific and hospital-wide quality improvement activities and actively participates in the activities of the Clinical Education Council.
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3. Ensure the use of best practices and evidence-based care
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Recommends practice changes based on the synthesis, appraisal, of research, evidence-based practices, and quality improvement findings. Disseminates research findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities.
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Promotes, encourages, facilitates, conducts and participates in research, evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) activities.
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Professional role development
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Maintains membership and certification to support professional practice.
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Educational/Experience Requirements:
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- Master`s Degree in Nursing
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification
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- Five years as a Registered Nurse in a Critical Care Setting
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Required License/Certifications:
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- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
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- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS.
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- Clinical Specialty Certification
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- Professional Organization Membership.
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- Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
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- Adherence to credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the nursing bylaws.
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Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:
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There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
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Physical Demands - Medium Work
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The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.
Luminis Health Benefits Overview:--- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance--- Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)--- Paid Time Off--- Tuition Assistance Benefits--- Employee Referral Bonus Program--- Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees--- Wellness Programs
--- Eligible for shift differentials/OT
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--- Eligible for commitment bonus--- Employee Assistance Programs and more*Benefit offerings based on employment status
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