Analysis Skills, Business Strategy, Clinical Nursing, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Consulting, Director of Nursing (DON), Healthcare, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Management, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Training/Teaching, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Job Summary:
The Clinical Practice Manager/Clinical Nurse Specialist (CPM/CNS) demonstrates excellence in clinical nursing by serving as a professional role model, expert consultant, educator, and resource in managing and developing clinical nursing practice.
In collaboration with the nursing director/manager and nursing staff, assesses, plans, designs, organizes, implements and evaluates the professional development and educational activities to address identified or anticipated needs of learners.
Leads and collaborates with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to partner for practice transitions, improve the quality, safety, and outcomes of patient care. Analyze clinical and non-clinical variables to influence, supervise, manage or oversee patient care needs, and predict and manage responses and resources.
Actively participates in research creating a culture of scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrates excellence in providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients and their families, as required.
Aligns with the mission, vision and values, and strategic goals of the organization.
CPM/CNS will be required to flex their schedule to meet the orientation and education needs of the nursing staff and orientees.
Requirements:
- Masters Degree in healthcare field required, Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred; Bachelors of Science in Nursing with work-in-progress toward MSN degree will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years related experience required.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist preferred. Must have and maintain current licensure in the State of Rhode Island. A minimum of five to seven years, demonstrated progressive nursing leadership or education roles required.
- Must have and maintain credentials required for clinical area, which may include ACLS, BLS, and NRP. (If, NRP is required for clinical area, must obtain instructor status within the first year of employment).
- Certification in specialty area is required or must be achieved within the first year of employment. Membership in professional nursing organization required or must be achieved within the first year of employment. Excellent human relations, verbal, and written communication skills required.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation computer software required.
- Teaching experience is highly desirable.
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Care New England
Care New England's strengths are based on complementary programs and distinctive competencies of our partner hospitals and agencies. Butler offers expertise in behavioral health and substance abuse. Kent provides a full cadre of primary and secondary acute care services. Memorial is a 294-bed community teaching hospital that has served northern Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts since 1901. Women & Infants specializes in the health needs of women and newborn children. VNA of Care New England provides a spectrum of home health, hospice and private duty nursing services. And, our Care New England Wellness Center offers an array of rehabilitation, wellness, fitness and educational programs. As a result, Care New England is well positioned to transition into the new era of health care delivery with a high quality continuum of care.
Care New England is reinventing the way health care is delivered, partnering with our patients to provide the best care possible while working to create a community of healthier people. This along with our core organizational values that emphasize individual contributions as well as a team approach that inspires our employees to ACT:
- Accountability
- Caring
- Teamwork
is why we welcome your interest in being part of The Care New England Health System and our dynamic team.