CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING EDUCATION

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewThe Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a licensed registered nurse who has completed graduate education in nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse. As an Advanced Practice Nurse, the CNS embodies knowledge in a specialized area of nursing and promotes quality patient care through three spheres of influence: the patient, nursing personnel, and the organization. The CNS works collaboratively with nursing leadership, physicians, and other disciplines to improve quality patient outcomes and patient care delivery systems.Why UnityPoint Health? -

• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a 'Top Place to Work in Healthcare' for Third Consecutive Year' -by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ResponsibilitiesADULT/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.
  • Develops programs of care for specific patient populations.
  • Integrates theories of health promotion along with evidence-based practice to develop interventions based on the best science
  • Promotes a culture of safety to improve quality of patient care
  • Identifies resources needed to assist ongoing care of the patient.
  • Promotes the implementation, evaluation, and application of family-centered care. -
  • Evaluates patient care outcomes via the quality assurance process.ADULT/GERIATRIC CNS PRACTICE: NURSES AND NURSING PRACTICE SPHERE
  • Exerts influence through peer consultation, role-modeling, and education with other nursing personnel to improve nursing practice and thus improve patient outcomes.
  • Participates in professional nursing activities within the health system, community, and professional organizations.
  • Provides clinical expertise and mentorship to assist nurses to develop new skills.
  • Identifies needed changes in nursing practice and utilizes change strategies to facilitate those changes.
  • Participates in scholarly activity related to clinical nursing practice (e.g., publishing, presenting, research activities, translation of evidence into practice).
  • Supports clinical professional development of nursing staff (i.e., certification, continued professional education, involvement in professional organizations).ADULT/GERIATRIC CNS PRACTICE: ORGANIZATION/SYSTEM SPHERE
  • Collects, analyzes and presents data to document the impact of nursing practice on patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
  • Influences/assists in the development of nursing care initiatives and programs aligned with the organization's strategic priorities, mission, vision, and philosophy.
  • Participates in departmental and organizational multidisciplinary groups requiring advanced practice and/or clinical expertise to integrate evidence based best practice. (
  • Evaluates programs of care for appropriateness of implementation across the continuum of care.
  • Participates in or leads the development and revision of guidelines/policies/order sets/protocols. -QualificationsMinimum RequirementsPreferred or SpecializedEducation: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 NLNACExperience: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.

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