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Clinical Nurse Specialist- Oncology Infusion- 16 hours/week

Emerson Hospital • Concord, MA 01742 • Posted today

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The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Emerson Hospital functions as an expert clinician, educator, consultant, case manager, and researcher. Reporting to the Director of Nursing Education, the CNS collaborates with medical and nursing staff to monitor clinical care of patients and improve patient care and outcomes. The role includes being a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader, and cost-effective practitioner.

Responsibilities

  • Report to the Director of Nursing Education
  • Function as an expert clinician
  • Educate and consult with nursing staff
  • Manage cases of patients
  • Conduct research to improve patient care and outcomes
  • Act as a role model for professional nursing
  • Advocate for patients
  • Initiate and lead change within the organization
  • Serve as a leader in the nursing department
  • Practice cost-effectively

Qualifications

Required

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Three or more years of clinical nursing experience, including experience in area of specialization
  • Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • BLS healthcare provider
  • Basic nursing skills
  • Communication skills
  • Assessment skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English
  • Ability to maintain confidential information

Preferred

  • Teaching and consultative experience

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Nursing Education, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant, case manager, and researcher. In collaboration with the medical staff and nursing staff, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes. Incorporated within each of these role functions, the CNS is a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader, and cost-effective practitioner.

Minimum Qualifications

· Education

o Master’s Degree in Nursing.

o Evidence of ongoing professional development required.

· Experience

o Three or more years of clinical nursing experience, including experience in area of specialization.

o Teaching and consultative experience preferred.

· Licensure and/or Certification

o Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.

o BLS healthcare provider required.

· Skills

o Basic nursing skills.

o Communication skills.

o Assessment skills.

o Critical thinking skills.

o Organizational skills.

o Excellent customer service skills required.

o Computer skills.

o Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

o Ability to maintain confidential information.