CVOR Clinical Specialist Nurse Leader

MedStar Health

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 163,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center seeks an experienced CVOR nurse to serve as Clinical Specialist for the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR). This role leads one of the region’s most advanced cardiac surgery programs while working within a nationally recognized academic health system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and Magnet nursing practice.

The Clinical Specialist functions as a clinical expert, providing guidance in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and patient

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
Master's degree in Nursing required
Doctoral degree preferred
5-7 years of progressively responsible nursing experience
Experience with large cardiac programs or transplant services a plus
Nursing advanced practice experience preferred
DC licensure as RN required
Specialty certification within 1 year required
CPR/ALS/NRP required within specified timeframes

Responsibilities

Builds collaborative relationships with health-care teams and facilitates meetings.
Represents clinical expertise and maintains nursing standards and policies.
Supports patient care planning, evaluation, and modification based on data.
Leads multidisciplinary projects to improve hospital performance and patient safety.
Partners with education to assess staff learning needs and develop training.
Keeps current with clinical trends and pursues scholarly activity.