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)
The Rehabilitation Therapist Clinical Specialist is utilized to advance rehabilitation practices, improve outcomes through the commitment to research and evidence-based medicine and provides clinical expertise to effect system-wide changes to improve programs of care.
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Education/TrainingBachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Speech Language Pathology.Licensure/CertificationCurrent license in the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist. If, Speech Language Pathologist, must also have current Certificate of Clinical Competence. Maintains current BLS certification.ExperienceTwo (2) years of clinical experience in the area of specialty.
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