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Clinical Nurse Specialist - CTR FOR CARE MANAGEMENT

Employer
Sanford Health
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Job Type
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Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist | CTR FOR CARE MANAGEMENT | Sioux Falls, SD

City: Sioux Falls

State: South Dakota

Department *: * CTR FOR CARE MANAGEMENT

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an expert clinician and advocate in a particular specialty or subspecialty of nursing practice, providing leadership in the professional practice setting. Provides expert clinical guidance in a specialized field and coordinates patient care quality initiatives. Monitors the quality patient indicators utilizing evidence-based outcomes and the development and implementation of performance and quality improvement processes as necessary. Assesses a healthcare facility's nursing practice and its impact on patient outcomes. Uses the results of evaluation analysis to make or recommend process or structural changes, including policy, procedure, or protocol documentation as appropriate to clinical outcomes. Provides consultative care and guidance while serving as a consultant, mentor, coach, researcher, and educator to patients, families and employees. Facilitates/collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams that contribute to role development and, directly or indirectly advance nursing practice and health services. Develops evaluation strategies to demonstrate patient safety, cost effectiveness, cost benefit, and efficiency factors associated with nursing practice. Identifies expected outcomes that are achievable through implementation of evidence-based practices. Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Evaluates the practice environment and quality of nursing care rendered in relation to existing evidence, identifying opportunities for the generation and use of research. Formally disseminates research findings through activities such as presentation, publications, consultation and journal clubs. Uses research based data to assist with the development, implementation and evaluation for improved clinical practice for all ages, developmental needs, cultural, or psychosocial needs wherever needed. Also uses current healthcare research findings and other evidence to expand clinical knowledge, enhance role performance and increase knowledge of professional issues. Promotes the clinical practice by serving on hospital or community committees locally or nationally. Must be able to incorporate teaching/learning principles and adapt teaching to age groups. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Builds a rapport with the patient and explains the condition and course of action effectively. Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs. Delivers written and oral communication, responds to questions and concerns, and produce specific outcomes and impact. Determines individual and team competency requirements, vulnerabilities, and learning needs. Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, or patient care standards, based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses. Performing age related patient assessments and nursing interventions. Performs quality control and maintains a high standard in relation to infection control mechanisms for patient safety. Responsible for promoting a safe environment for patients, families, staff, residents, and visitors and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients..Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body as applicable to specialty area of practice. Current licensure by the applicable state. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances, if prescriptive privileges are sought. Successful completion of a masters, post-masters, or doctorate from a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services to an adequate number of patients in the past twelve months or completion of an accredited CNS program in the past twelve months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community,
across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application,
please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
In compliance with federal law requiring employers to verify new employees' U.S.
employment eligibility, Sanford participates in E-Verify. To learn more click here for English Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf or here for Spanish Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf .

City: Sioux Falls

State: South Dakota

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider APP

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: req19687

Company

Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.

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