Clinical Nurse Specialist

Core Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;
• Practice independently and collaboratively with other members of the health care team to ensure a comprehensive plan of care for the patient. Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Perform developmental assessments and screenings; conducting diagnostic and screening tests; initiating and evaluating treatment regimens that may include prescribing and dispensing medication appropriate to the privileged scope of care.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement
 

Minimum Qualifications:
* Degree: Masters degree in nursing

* Education:Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
* Certification: Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty (for example, oncology, psychiatric, cardiovascular, pulmonary). 

* Experience: Minimum 1 year experience as a CNS within the past 24 months.
* Licensure: Active, unrestricted RN license from any state.
* Life Support Certification: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Benefits

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!