Trinity Health Corporation
Clinical Nurse Leader / Specialist - Perioperative Services
Trinity Health Corporation, Muskegon, Michigan, United States, 49440
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Accepting Both CNL and CNS certified applicants
CNL:
What the Clinical Nurse Leader will do:
* Designer/coordinator/integrator/evaluator of care to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations: able to understand the rationale for care and competently deliver this care to an increasingly complex and diverse population in multiple environments.* Performs or oversees the collection of holistic assessment. Carries a caseload of patients dependent upon the setting and nature of the patients; Provides care at the point of care to individuals across the lifespan with particular emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction services, utilizing the best available evidence.* Synthesizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and achieve optimal client outcomes; Collects data on patient outcomes on the unit i.e. pressure ulcers, medication errors, falls etc.; Maintains population / unit level metrics and dashboards;* Uses metrics with work team to identify areas of opportunity and facilitates process and patient outcome improvements; Member/chair of unit or setting based quality or performance improvement group Uses appropriate teaching principles and strategies as well as current information, materials and technologies to teach clients, groups and other health care professionals;* Creates or coordinates the development of patient educational pathways and patient education materials; Provides or oversees the education of the patient and family to understand illness and self care concepts; Consciously provides opportunities for less experienced nursing staff to observe and participate in physical assessment, data review and evaluation of individual outcomes provided by the CNL
What the Clinical Nurse Leader will need:
* Minimum: Graduate of an approved, accredited school of nursing and completion of a Master's degree in Nursing with an emphasis on the Clinical Nurse Leader role and required competencies.* Preferred: Extensive clinical knowledge of the patient population is preferred but may be acquired over time under mentorship of senior staff.* Minimum: Licensed Registered Nurse; must complete CNL Certification within 6 months
Preferred: ACLS/TNCC/ENPC/PALS/NALS or other technical certifications as per area assigned within 12 months* Three (3) years acute care nursing experience. Progressive experience in health care including involvement in direct patient care, educating staff, and problem solving of unit or organizational issues.
CNS:
Clinical Service Leadership Team is responsible and accountable for advancing the standard of nursing practice within three spheres of influence: patient, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations and systems through expert clinical practice, education, consultation, systems leadership, serving as a change agent, collaboration and research. Functions with a high level of independent judgment, using skills and knowledge acquired through advanced education and experience to enhance patient care. Contributes expert clinical nursing perspective to organizational planning and decision-making using expert knowledge, problem solving skills, evaluation, collaboration, leadership, and role modeling.
Education
* Minimum: Master's degree in nursing with clinical focus in area of specialty.* Preferred: PhD or DNP in nursing* Credentials/Licensure* Minimum: Current RN License in State of Michigan. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with an approved certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required. Acceptable CNS certifications include: (Adult Health, Pediatric Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Public/ Community Health Nursing, Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health, Child/ Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (approved by National Certification Corporation)* Related Experience
* Minimum: Demonstrated clinical experience including a minimum of two years of concentrated clinical experience in the area of specialty
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Accepting Both CNL and CNS certified applicants
CNL:
What the Clinical Nurse Leader will do:
* Designer/coordinator/integrator/evaluator of care to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations: able to understand the rationale for care and competently deliver this care to an increasingly complex and diverse population in multiple environments.* Performs or oversees the collection of holistic assessment. Carries a caseload of patients dependent upon the setting and nature of the patients; Provides care at the point of care to individuals across the lifespan with particular emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction services, utilizing the best available evidence.* Synthesizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and achieve optimal client outcomes; Collects data on patient outcomes on the unit i.e. pressure ulcers, medication errors, falls etc.; Maintains population / unit level metrics and dashboards;* Uses metrics with work team to identify areas of opportunity and facilitates process and patient outcome improvements; Member/chair of unit or setting based quality or performance improvement group Uses appropriate teaching principles and strategies as well as current information, materials and technologies to teach clients, groups and other health care professionals;* Creates or coordinates the development of patient educational pathways and patient education materials; Provides or oversees the education of the patient and family to understand illness and self care concepts; Consciously provides opportunities for less experienced nursing staff to observe and participate in physical assessment, data review and evaluation of individual outcomes provided by the CNL
What the Clinical Nurse Leader will need:
* Minimum: Graduate of an approved, accredited school of nursing and completion of a Master's degree in Nursing with an emphasis on the Clinical Nurse Leader role and required competencies.* Preferred: Extensive clinical knowledge of the patient population is preferred but may be acquired over time under mentorship of senior staff.* Minimum: Licensed Registered Nurse; must complete CNL Certification within 6 months
Preferred: ACLS/TNCC/ENPC/PALS/NALS or other technical certifications as per area assigned within 12 months* Three (3) years acute care nursing experience. Progressive experience in health care including involvement in direct patient care, educating staff, and problem solving of unit or organizational issues.
CNS:
Clinical Service Leadership Team is responsible and accountable for advancing the standard of nursing practice within three spheres of influence: patient, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations and systems through expert clinical practice, education, consultation, systems leadership, serving as a change agent, collaboration and research. Functions with a high level of independent judgment, using skills and knowledge acquired through advanced education and experience to enhance patient care. Contributes expert clinical nursing perspective to organizational planning and decision-making using expert knowledge, problem solving skills, evaluation, collaboration, leadership, and role modeling.
Education
* Minimum: Master's degree in nursing with clinical focus in area of specialty.* Preferred: PhD or DNP in nursing* Credentials/Licensure* Minimum: Current RN License in State of Michigan. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with an approved certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required. Acceptable CNS certifications include: (Adult Health, Pediatric Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Public/ Community Health Nursing, Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health, Child/ Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (approved by National Certification Corporation)* Related Experience
* Minimum: Demonstrated clinical experience including a minimum of two years of concentrated clinical experience in the area of specialty
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.