University Of Michigan
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST (CNS)- NICU at Mott Hospital
University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for providing expert clinical leadership to the nursing staff in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mott Hospital.Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.What Benefits can you Look Forward to?Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!Hourly range for Clinical Nurse Specialist: $46.27-$69.89/hourThe benefit package includes:Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vestingRobust Tuition and Certification support programsLarge offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancementResponsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for a program or area of nursing practice within Michigan Medicine. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major areas of focus: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. The CNS and the Clinical Nursing Director are partners in leading the nursing clinical practice area. The CNS coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. The CNS is accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies. The CNS is responsible for maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies and contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit/system, local, state and/or national and international level.Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as a reliable source of information on the latest evidence supporting cost-effective, safe nursing practices.Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team using the nursing process to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family.Identifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for a select population of patients/families.Conducts comprehensive, holistic wellness and illness assessments using established or innovative evidence-based techniques, tools, and methods.Initiates and plans care conferences or programs for individual patients or populations of patients.Assists the team and individual nurses to establish working goals and targets.Designs and evaluates innovative educational programs for patients, families, and groups.Evaluates the impact of nursing interventions on fiscal and human resources.Supervision Received
Direction is received from the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or designated official of Mott Hospital.Supervision Exercised
Functional supervision is exercised over Clinical Nurses, LPN's, Allied Health, Service/Maintenance and other support staff.Required Qualifications
Completion of an accredited graduate-level Clinical Nurse Specialist Program.Master’s degree in nursing with a clinical focus is required.Certification as a ACCNS- Neonatal.Current RN licensure to practice nursing and current CNS specialty licensure in the State of Michigan is required.Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in the NICU.- In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.- RESUME REQUIRED: You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.Desired Qualifications
Previous experience and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of internal and external personnel in an academic, tertiary care healthcare environment is desired.Ability to function independently and as a team member is desired.Demonstrated ability to consistently, and positively, contribute to a group/unit work setting is desired.Excellent written and verbal skills as evidenced by positive feedback through references and/or evaluations are desired.Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or email nurserecruit_umhs@med.umich.edu.Job Opening ID
231862
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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.What Benefits can you Look Forward to?Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!Hourly range for Clinical Nurse Specialist: $46.27-$69.89/hourThe benefit package includes:Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vestingRobust Tuition and Certification support programsLarge offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancementResponsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for a program or area of nursing practice within Michigan Medicine. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major areas of focus: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. The CNS and the Clinical Nursing Director are partners in leading the nursing clinical practice area. The CNS coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. The CNS is accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies. The CNS is responsible for maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies and contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit/system, local, state and/or national and international level.Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as a reliable source of information on the latest evidence supporting cost-effective, safe nursing practices.Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team using the nursing process to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family.Identifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for a select population of patients/families.Conducts comprehensive, holistic wellness and illness assessments using established or innovative evidence-based techniques, tools, and methods.Initiates and plans care conferences or programs for individual patients or populations of patients.Assists the team and individual nurses to establish working goals and targets.Designs and evaluates innovative educational programs for patients, families, and groups.Evaluates the impact of nursing interventions on fiscal and human resources.Supervision Received
Direction is received from the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or designated official of Mott Hospital.Supervision Exercised
Functional supervision is exercised over Clinical Nurses, LPN's, Allied Health, Service/Maintenance and other support staff.Required Qualifications
Completion of an accredited graduate-level Clinical Nurse Specialist Program.Master’s degree in nursing with a clinical focus is required.Certification as a ACCNS- Neonatal.Current RN licensure to practice nursing and current CNS specialty licensure in the State of Michigan is required.Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in the NICU.- In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.- RESUME REQUIRED: You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.Desired Qualifications
Previous experience and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of internal and external personnel in an academic, tertiary care healthcare environment is desired.Ability to function independently and as a team member is desired.Demonstrated ability to consistently, and positively, contribute to a group/unit work setting is desired.Excellent written and verbal skills as evidenced by positive feedback through references and/or evaluations are desired.Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or email nurserecruit_umhs@med.umich.edu.Job Opening ID
231862
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