Clinical Nurse Specialist (CLS), Cancer Center – Cellular Therapy/BMT Program
Core
Advanced practice nurse providing direct patient and family care, acting as an expert clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, and leader in a specialized nursing area.
Role type
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Builds
Safe, high-quality care delivery and evidence-based clinical practices
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing / Oncology / Cellular Therapy
Required skills
Advanced clinical assessment, evidence-based intervention formulation, therapeutic intervention recommendation, care protocol development, practice evaluation, outcome evaluation, systems change management, interdisciplinary collaboration, staff mentoring, patient education, discharge planning
Preferred skills
Privileging for specific procedures, medical staff office coordination, quality initiative participation
Technologies
Standardized procedures, diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, blood products, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations
Responsibilities
Conduct advanced comprehensive assessments of patients and families; formulate and prioritize differential diagnoses; develop evidence-based clinical interventions; evaluate nursing practice and patient outcomes; manage system change to improve health outcomes; provide specialized consultation to staff and healthcare professionals; coordinate inpatient and outpatient care; initiate lifesaving procedures when necessary.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
