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Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist functions in several dimensions: practitioner, educator, leader, researcher, and consultant. As a knowledgeable practitioner, the Clinical Nurse Specialist demonstrates positive behavior and the ability to perform ongoing clinical assessment of the patient, establishes and implements a plan of care, and evaluates the outcome of that care, utilizing the nursing process. As an educator, the Clinical Nurse Specialist demonstrates behavior that includes assessing the educational needs and learning strategies of patients, families, and staff, and then plans, implements, and evaluates teaching.
As a leader, the Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for motivating self and others to deliver and maintain care to the patient that best demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Hackensack Meridian Health System through Professional excellence with personal concern. As a researcher, the Clinical Nurse Specialist utilizes the research process to promote quality patient care, promote the growth of knowledge in the nursing profession, and support evidence-based practice, and safety and quality improvement.
As a consultant, the Clinical Nurse Specialist facilitates the interdisciplinary approach to achieve positive patient outcomes. Qualifications Masters degree in Nursing. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
Oncology nursing experience required Nurse Educator experience preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) preferred National Certification via the ANCC in any of the following (RNC, CCRN, PCCN) If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!