Vidant Health
Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) - Emergency Services (ED)
Vidant Health, Greenville, North Carolina, us, 27833
Job Description
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who is master's and/or doctorly prepared in nursing and is nationally board certified in an area of clinical expertise or specific patient population. Functioning as a leader, innovator, and change agent, the CNS strives to meet the needs of patient, family, health care system through coordinated efforts with interdisciplinary providers. The CNS utilizes advanced knowledge and skills to influence patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurse and nursing practice, and organization and systems. The CNS advocates for and advances nursing practice through application of evidence-based interventions to enhance safe patient care. The CNS has the skills and expertise to identify gaps in current practice, help design and implement cost-effective interventions, and assess and evaluate outcomes to improve overall health care delivery. This individual provides expert consultation and educational services in specialty area to other health care providers, patients, and families. Fostering communication and promoting a healthy work environment are vital to this role. In addition, the CNS assists in advancing the science of nursing practice by leading/participating in research opportunities and enhanced utilization of evidence-based practice. Promotes policy change and practice enhancement at the organizational, state, and national level and through publications and presentations of the contributions to the three spheres of influence.
Minimum Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialist Concentration is required.
(The CNS concentration may be substituted for an alternate Master of Science in Nursing when accompanied by Clinical Nurse Specialist title recognition by the NC Board of Nursing or post-master's certificate with a CNS concentration.)
Pediatric/Neonatal CNS and Women's CNS:CNS concentration may be substituted for alternate Master of Science in Nursing degree with enrollment in Pediatric/Neonatal specific CNS program or an Adult CNS program (for Women's CNS ) within one year of hire and successful attainment of Pediatric/Neonatal CNS certification (Pediatric/Neonatal CNS) or Adult CNS certification (Women's CNS) from a national credentialing body approved by the NC Board of Nursing within three years of hire.
Current certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from a national credentialing body approved by the NC Board of Nursing or upon hiring completed 1 year from the hire date.
More than 4 years as a Registered Nurse required.
American Heart Association BLS Certified
Preferred Requirements
Doctorate of Nursing Practice with CNS concentration preferred.
Other Information
Postion: 1.0 FTE 40 hours / week
Shift: Days
Unit Fact Sheet: https://www.ecuhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Unit-Fact-Sheets-EMC-12.13.23.pdf
Benefits and Bonuses: https://allin.ecuhealth.org/
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Yolanda Bonds, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email:
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who is master's and/or doctorly prepared in nursing and is nationally board certified in an area of clinical expertise or specific patient population. Functioning as a leader, innovator, and change agent, the CNS strives to meet the needs of patient, family, health care system through coordinated efforts with interdisciplinary providers. The CNS utilizes advanced knowledge and skills to influence patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurse and nursing practice, and organization and systems. The CNS advocates for and advances nursing practice through application of evidence-based interventions to enhance safe patient care. The CNS has the skills and expertise to identify gaps in current practice, help design and implement cost-effective interventions, and assess and evaluate outcomes to improve overall health care delivery. This individual provides expert consultation and educational services in specialty area to other health care providers, patients, and families. Fostering communication and promoting a healthy work environment are vital to this role. In addition, the CNS assists in advancing the science of nursing practice by leading/participating in research opportunities and enhanced utilization of evidence-based practice. Promotes policy change and practice enhancement at the organizational, state, and national level and through publications and presentations of the contributions to the three spheres of influence.
Minimum Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialist Concentration is required.
(The CNS concentration may be substituted for an alternate Master of Science in Nursing when accompanied by Clinical Nurse Specialist title recognition by the NC Board of Nursing or post-master's certificate with a CNS concentration.)
Pediatric/Neonatal CNS and Women's CNS:CNS concentration may be substituted for alternate Master of Science in Nursing degree with enrollment in Pediatric/Neonatal specific CNS program or an Adult CNS program (for Women's CNS ) within one year of hire and successful attainment of Pediatric/Neonatal CNS certification (Pediatric/Neonatal CNS) or Adult CNS certification (Women's CNS) from a national credentialing body approved by the NC Board of Nursing within three years of hire.
Current certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from a national credentialing body approved by the NC Board of Nursing or upon hiring completed 1 year from the hire date.
More than 4 years as a Registered Nurse required.
American Heart Association BLS Certified
Preferred Requirements
Doctorate of Nursing Practice with CNS concentration preferred.
Other Information
Postion: 1.0 FTE 40 hours / week
Shift: Days
Unit Fact Sheet: https://www.ecuhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Unit-Fact-Sheets-EMC-12.13.23.pdf
Benefits and Bonuses: https://allin.ecuhealth.org/
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Yolanda Bonds, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email: