Clinical Nurse Specialist-Specialty

AHS Allina Health System; United States; Sur place; USD 78 000 - 108 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical & Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

PSLF Support

Résumé du poste

Allina Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for a 1.0 FTE day shift position. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, planning, and coordination of patient care within a multidisciplinary team at facilities in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in a specialty area and hold a CNS or APN-level credential. Licensure in MN or WI is required on hire, with BLS by orientation and APRN certification as applicable.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years in a specialty area
• Master CNS or APN equivalent
• RN license MN or WI upon hire
• BLS required by orientation

Responsabilités

• Assess, triage, plan care and document for patients with complex needs.
• Lead evidence-based nursing interventions to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive plans.
• Educate staff and support unit leaders on best practices.
• Ensure smooth patient transitions and appropriate discharge planning.

Connaissances

Adult acute-care

Nursing education

Evidence-based practice

Clinical leadership

Formation

Master CNS

APN (MNP/DNP) ok

Description du poste

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift; Monday-Friday, with some variability in scheduled daytime hours as needed to support hospital operations No weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical expertise in adult acute-care medical/surgical nursing, with preferred experience in two or more of the following areas: Complex medical/progressive care Postoperative surgical care Clinical quality/patient safety Demonstrated experience leading evidence-based practice, clinical practice change, nursing education, and improvement of nursing-sensitive patient outcomes strongly preferred

Job Description

Provides assessment, triaging, treatment planning, documentation and a variety of healthcare services to patients with comprehensive care needs, in a specialty population. Collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals to integrate nursing interventions into a comprehensive plan of care to enhance patient outcome. Specializes in a delineated area of practice with evidence-based competencies associated with that specialty. Partners with unit leaders to educate staff and other health providers to enhance patient outcomes. Services as a liaison between other departments, clinics and applicable community resources. Allina Health has a robust Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line that offers the full continuum of care including integration, specialty outpatient clinics, addiction and co‑occurring services, partial hospitalization and day treatment, and inpatient care. There are more than 290 mental health and addiction clinicians dedicated to the highest quality patient care across 45 primary care clinics, 6 integrated psychiatry locations, 4 hospital-based clinics, 15 partial and day treatment programs, 15 Allina and affiliated Emergency Departments, and 7 hospitals with 270 inpatient beds. The Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line is led by both psychiatry and psychology clinical leadership, in partnership with operations to advance mental health care for patients across Allina Health.

Principle Responsibilities

Participates in Patient/Client care Conducts comprehensive, holistic wellness and illness assessments of individual or populations using evidence-based techniques, tools, and methods. Synthesizes assessment data, draws conclusion about individual or aggregate patient problems related to nursing interventions. Identifies expected outcomes of interventions and anticipates ethical conflicts, that may arise and plan for resolution. Formulations appropriate differential diagnosis, with plan of care to address complex, acute and chronic health care needs. Develops and implements evidence-based nursing interventions. Collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals to integrate nursing interventions into a comprehensive plan of care to enhance patient outcomes. Facilitates patient transition between and within health care settings including discharge plans, patient follow-up in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Evaluates effects of nursing interventions for clinical effectiveness, patient responses, cost effectiveness and ethical considerations. Evaluates Nursing Practice Assesses patterns of outcomes related to nursing practice, drawing conclusions that may require change, maintenance or enhancement. Anchors nursing practice to evidence-based information to achieve outcomes. Mentors nurses and works collaborative with nurses to develop new skills and apply research to practice with educational programs. Evaluates the effect of change on clinical outcomes, nursing and other personnel satisfaction, and the collaboration with other disciplines. Assesses and plans for Organization/System issues Uses/designs system-level assessment methods and instruments to identify organization structures, functions and system-level variables that impact nursing practice and nurse-sensitive patient care outcomes. Develops innovative solutions to nursing practice issues, leading nursing and multidisciplinary groups in implementing patient care programs. Contributes to development of multidisciplinary standards of practice and evidence-based guidelines. Selects evaluation methods and instruments to identify system-level outcomes of programs of care. Documents and disseminates outcomes of system-wide changes, impact of nursing practice, and Clinical Nurse Specialist work to stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

2 to 5 years in a specialty area Preferred Qualifications Master's degree as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) from accredited program Advanced Practice Nursing degree (MNP or DNP) accepted in lieu of CNS program Licenses/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if working in WI upon hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required by completion of orientation Advanced practice certification in specialty APRN through MN Board of Nursing required upon hire.

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range Pay Range: $56.48 to $78.15 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well‑being means something different to everyone, our award‑winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well‑being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

People at Allina Health

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work‑life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify Employer

Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)