charlottesville, VA30+ days ago
The CNS is an empowered leader who:Demonstrates leadership in the development, mentorship, and empowerment of others within the healthcare communityPromotes the professional practice of the Advanced Practice Provider through responsible interfaces with the public and health care communityPursues opportunities for active engagement in research, research implementation, and analysis of evidence-based practiceMentors nurses and nursing staff to analyze research findings that affect nursing practice and patient outcomesDisseminates specialty knowledge through outreach to the public and the Advanced Practice Provider community at local, state, and/or national forumsEvaluates system strategies and outcomesContributes to the dissemination of CNS practice outcomes to both internal and external stakeholdersAdheres to Virginia Board of Nursing and/or Medicine, national certifying organizations, and institutional continuing education requirements necessary to maintain professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), and Advanced Practice certification and practice agreements (as applicable)Advocates for equitable healthcare by active participation in professional organizations and public policy initiativesActively pursues own professional growth and development via opportunities at local, regional and national levelSuccess Factors:Demonstrates actualization of three spheres of CNS impact with agility as measured by APP Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations and supervisory feedbackActively engaged in the sharing of clinical expertise as evidenced by patient outcomes, employee engagement surveyWillingness to embrace and lead change when change is necessary, and ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and managementAbility to work and lead collaboratively within teamsCustomer Service and Community EngagementExcellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skillsExceptional patient care and service skillsIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assignedPosition Compensation Range: -MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Master's Degree as an Advance Practice Provider (Clinical Nurse Specialist)Experience: NoneCertification: Advanced Practice CNS Certification (ANCC or AACN) in respective specialty population (Adult-Gero, Neonatal, Pediatric)Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Clinical Nurse Specialist) as set forth by the state of Virginia. Evaluates and provides care, treatment, and consultation for patients with unique or complex health concerns within specialty scope of practice, utilizing advanced assessment skillsDevelops treatment plans and provides education/coaching to patients and families with complex needsPerforms designated procedures after demonstrated competency and approval through UVA Health Clinical Staff credentialing and privilegingPrescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions within the APP CNS's scope of practice, and consistent with the APP CNSs skill, training, competence, professional judgment and policies of UVA HealthUses advanced communication skills to facilitate collaboration among patient, family, and clinicians to address complex care needs and promote ethical decision-makingIn collaboration with patients/families and interprofessional team, leads and facilitates coordinated care for individuals and populations to improve and promote health care outcomesActs as a clinical resource and mentor, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education and coaching of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary teamPartners with interprofessional clinical leadership to evaluate nursing and patient outcomes, contributing to establishment of strategic plans to optimize outcomesWorks with diverse population as an advocate for a patient's unique preferenceNursing/Nursing Practice: The CNS engages frontline clinical teams to help achieve optimal patient outcomes.