Registered Nurse RN Clinical Nurse Specialist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:Gilbert, ArizonaDepartment Name: Clin
Educ/Workforce Dev-CorpWork Shift: DayJob Category:NursingGreat
careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are
focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we
are committed to excellence in personal development for all our
team members. Apply today!Banner is looking for a full-time RN
Clinical Nurse Specialist to work with the Oncology team at Banner
Gateway Medical Center. In this position you will be involved at
the system level with our clinical consensus groups, participate in
evidence-based research, help implement clinical practices and
policies. The position is 32-hours per week and requires a Clinical
Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in Oncology.If you have any
questions, please contact Debbie Hoekstra at or .Within Banner
Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your
unique experience and expertise in support of a
nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and
rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your
background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology,
Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many
options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.POSITION
SUMMARY This position is educationally and clinically prepared to
function independently as an advance practice nurse in order to
provide a scope of services to specialized patient populations .
Integrates care across the patient/client, nursing and nursing
practices, and the organization/network spheres. Uses clinical
expertise in each sphere to improve patient outcomes and nursing
care through individual mentoring and system changes that empower
nurses to implement evidence-based care practices, and facilitate
ethical decision making. This position works within the scope
specified by the applicable State Board of Nursing Scope of
Practice, as well as the organization's medical staff bylaws. CORE
FUNCTIONS1. Assists in providing direct/indirect care for complex
patients. May collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to
develop and implement an interdisciplinary plan of care and
advanced nursing interventions for select patients. Provides expert
consultation based on evidence for patients with complex healthcare
needs in area of expertise.2. Monitor's patient care trends to
ensure quality outcomes, patient satisfaction and cost-effective
care. Facilitates resolution of ethical conflicts in complex
patient care situations.3. Sets standards for nursing practice
based on professional specialty organizations and best available
evidence to achieve nurse-sensitive outcomes. Assists nurses and
the interprofessional team to evaluate and change practice
standards to ensure nursing practice is evidence-based.4. Conducts
clinical inquiries to determine the need to change practice and
assists in translating nursing research into practice. Collaborates
with the inter-professional team to achieve optimal patient
outcomes. 5. Acts as a clinical resource by providing expert
coaching, mentoring, and role modeling. Consults with staff in
identifying professional development needs and offers guidance in
the form of instruction or resources as appropriate. 6. The CNS is
involved in review, revision and development of Policies, Protocols
and Clinical Practice Guidelines for disease specific populations
and patient care. 7. Participates in facility specific and system
focused workgroups, task forces, committees and Clinical Consensus
Groups to address health care issues to influence change in
practice to improve outcomes. 8. Uses his or her skills to address
the needs of the staff and patients from a broad perspective which
can extend across multiple care units within a facility and across
the system. Integrates critical thinking skill with systems
knowledge, educational commitment, and leadership ability. 9.
Serves as a change agent when introducing and integrating
evidence-based practices across the system. The CNS guides, leads
and facilitates change efforts to increase patient safety and the
quality of nursing care at the facility and system level.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSMust possess knowledge of clinical care and patient
treatment as normally obtained through the completion of master's
degree in nursing.Requires current RN license in state of practice.
Must be certified to practice by the State Board of Nursing as a
certified nurse specialist within specialty area. Requires current
BLS certification.Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications
and database management. Exhibits an exemplary professional
demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSDNP or PhD preferred. Previous relevant experience
preferred.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.EEO Statement: EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy
Policy: Privacy Policy Banner Health is dedicated to being a great
place to work by offering market-competitive pay, comprehensive
benefits, and a variety of work options to attract and retain
talented teams. Join a culture that focuses on innovation and
helping our teams achieve their career goals, embrace diverse
perspectives, and have professional pride. Banner has been
recognized by Becker s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to
work in health care and also made Newsweek s list of America s
Greatest Workplaces 2023. Banner is one of the largest, nonprofit
health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit
provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve.
Throughout our network of hospitals, health centers and clinics,
research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled
and compassionate professionals provide exemplary care with access
to the latest technology and research. The many locations, career
opportunities and benefits offered here help to make the Banner
journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.
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