Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical Surgical
Core
Advanced Practice Clinician providing direct patient care, education, and research integration for complex patients in a medical-surgical setting.
Role type
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Builds
Evidence-based patient care programs and staff competency advancements
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced clinical decision-making, research design, nursing process, staff mentorship, performance improvement, complex patient assessment
Preferred skills
Medical-Surgical Certification, 5+ years inpatient experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide advanced practice care and treatment for complex patients; Act as a clinical consultant and resource to patients, family, and staff; Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to enhance patient outcomes; Utilize advanced clinical decision-making skills; Provide teaching and counseling to patients and families; Disseminate research to enhance evidence-based practice; Guide staff in professional development; Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
