Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Evericare Staffing is a specialized healthcare staffing agency dedicated to connecting healthcare facilities with highly qualified professionals to enhance patient care and support exceptional service delivery. We focus on providing tailored staffing solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients and candidates.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our team. The CNS will serve as an expert in clinical practice, providing advanced nursing care, consulting with healthcare staff, and leading evidence-based practice initiatives. This role involves working collaboratively to improve patient outcomes, develop clinical guidelines, and mentor nursing staff to enhance overall care quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Clinical Practice: Provide expert nursing care and consultation to patients with complex conditions, ensuring high standards of clinical care are maintained.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor nursing staff in clinical best practices, providing guidance on patient care techniques, protocols, and evidence-based practices.
• Quality Improvement: Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes across the organization.
• Education and Training: Conduct training sessions and workshops for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Lead research efforts and evidence-based practice initiatives, integrating research findings into clinical practice to improve patient care outcomes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and administrative staff, to coordinate and improve patient care services.
• Policy Development: Assist in developing and revising clinical policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote best practices.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient rights and needs, ensuring that patients receive respectful, safe, and quality care.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, safety standards, and infection control protocols.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) with a specialization as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license and CNS certification in the state of [Insert State].
• Experience: Minimum of [Insert Number] years of clinical nursing experience, including [Insert Number] years in a CNS role or a specialized clinical setting.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required; additional specialty certifications preferred.
• Skills: Strong clinical and leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Attributes: Compassionate, detail-oriented, strategic thinker, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Access to continuing education and research opportunities.