CLINICAL NURSE SPEC PT SVS
Location: Saginaw Michigan
Description: Covenant HealthCare is in need of CLINICAL NURSE SPEC PT SVS right now, this occupation will be placed in Michigan. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Full Time Day Position
Position Description
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Obstetrics/GYN is responsible, accountable and has the authority for patient and financial outco! mes that result from the quality of care within an assigned patient population. Integrating excellent communication skills, leadership, decision-making abilities, and advanced knowledge and clinical skills, the CNS continuously strives for improvements in the delivery and outcomes of patient care. The Clinical Nurse Specialist demonstrates excellent customer service. He/She upholds the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant, and commits to Keeping our Promise of Caring.
Job Description
Contributes to organization success targets for net operating margin
Participates in cost containment efforts through efficient use of supplies, services, time management and role modeling efficient patient care practices
Adheres to unit/department budgetary practices
Supports the organizations patient flow efforts through compliance to unit and Patient Services policies
Models Covenant’s Mission, Vision and Va! lues of keeping our Promise of Caring and Commitment to Servic! e
Communicates with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic, and courteous manner
Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare
Analyzes practice and designs interdisciplinary interventions for implementation and testing toward achievement of evidenced based or best practice for patient population
Collaborates with the health care team to develop care methods (plan of care, algorithms, protocols, order sets, clinical practice guidelines) for specific patient populations and for Patient Services
Participates in the management of select direct and indirect patient care activities for complex, atypical patients and families
Documents all patient care observations and interventions in the electronic record accurately, clearly, in a timely manner following all estab! lished policies
Evaluates patient care practices, integrating research based therapeutics and continuous quality improvement to enhance outcomes
Provides leadership to the health care team to develop, implement and evaluate new patient care programs
Prepares and presents periodic outcomes reports for assigned patient population
Coordinates, develops and evaluates patient and family education for effectiveness and cultural appropriateness
Recommends proposed therapeutics (drugs, equipment, products) based on an analysis of evidence based practice, cost-effectiveness, clinical efficacy, and efficiency
Facilitates and conducts outcomes research in collaboration with staff and other disciplines
Demonstrates effective practice, situational leadership while working within the framework of Covenant’s mission, vision, and values
Participates in patient care and unit activities to achieve compliance with all r! egulatory requirements
Maintains professional development thro! ugh seminars, workshops, inservice activities, and current professional literature
Other duties as assigned
Education
BSN and Master’s degree within nursing clinical specialty
Skills
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Credentials
Current Michigan licensure to practice as a RN
Experience
Minimum of three years experience in clinical specialty area
Knowledge of standard office equipment
Clinical expertise
Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations
Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material
Ability to develop and lead teams
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary! requirements and a resume to Covenant HealthCare.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:00:07 GMT