Clinical Nurse Specialist - Med/Surg

Trinity Health Corp.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

PTO (up to 18 days first year)

Daily pay options

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to advance nursing practice across patients, staff, and systems in a Magnet-designated facility. You will lead clinical practice, education, consultation, and research as a change agent within the Clinical Service Leadership Team.

Under general supervision, you will collaborate with leaders to promote excellence in patient outcomes, staff development, and organizational learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with clinical focus in area of specialty.
• PhD or DNP in nursing, preferred.
• Two years of concentrated clinical experience in the area of specialty.
• RN license in Michigan; APRN with ANCC certification required.
• CNS certification: acceptable certs include Adult Health, Pediatric Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, and others.

Responsibilities

• Develops criteria for quality and effectiveness of practice within the spheres of influence: the patient, nursing, and nursing practice, and organization and systems.
• Directly interacts with patients, families, and groups of patients to promote health or well-being and improve quality of life.
• Consults with and advises nurses and other health care team members in care of the complex patient and family by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Acts as a resource and role model for collaboration by mentoring nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education & consultation

Change management

Education

Master’s degree in nursing with clinical focus in area of specialty

PhD or DNP in nursing, preferred

RN License in State of Michigan

APRN certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

CNS certification: acceptable certs (Adult Health, Pediatric, Gerontological, etc.)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description: Hours | Schedule:

• Full Time
• 40 hours per week
• Day Shift

Under general supervision of the Clinical Service Director and in collaboration with the 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.
Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community

• Day-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more.
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Up to 18 days of PTO your first year!
• Daily Pay Options

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing with clinical focus in area of specialty.
• PhD or DNP in nursing, preferred
• Two years of concentrated clinical experience in the area of specialty.
• 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
• CNS certification: Acceptable certs: 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

What the CNS will do:

• Develops criteria for and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice within the spheres of influence: the patient, nursing, and nursing practice, and organization and systems.
• Directly interacts with patients, families, and groups of patients to promote health or well-being and improve quality of life. Characterized by a holistic perspective in the advanced nursing management of health, illness, and disease states.
• Consults with and seeks opportunities to advise nurses and other health care team members in the care of the complex patient and family by: assessing, interpreting, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. Supports consultee in the process of problem-solving based on specialized clinical expertise.
• Acts as a resource and role model for collaboration by: mentoring nursing staff in their roles, and mentoring members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Our CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.