Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a clinical expert providing teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, and systems improvement in a specific practice area or with a specific patient population. Coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. Being a Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with members of the health care team to design and implement safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care strategies. May require a master's degree in nursing. Additionally, Clinical Nurse Specialist requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Clinical Nurse Specialist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
RN with Masters degree in Nursing with clinical and CNS tract requirements. Five years of clinical RN experience in appropriate specialty area required. Specialty nursing certification appropriate to specialty area assigned is required. In addition, privileges to serve as an advanced practitioner must be obtained from the Board of Nurse Examiners. Maintains certification in advanced emergency interventions when applicable to selected patient populations. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ICU experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The clinical nurse specialist serves as practitioner, educator, consultant, and collaborator to provide advanced clinical and analytical skills in a patient population.
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