Nursing Clinical Specialist (RN) Cardiac Part Time

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a dedicated Clinical Specialist - Cardiology for a part-time role at its Washington Hospital Center. This position involves providing clinical expertise, collaborating on patient care standards, and participating in regulatory compliance efforts. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing along with a DC RN license and significant nursing experience.

Benefits

Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of progressively more responsible job-related experience in Nursing
• Active DC RN License

Responsibilities

• Serves as a collaborative source of clinical expertise and advice.
• Leads and manages multidisciplinary projects for improving hospital performance.
• Participates in risk management for nursing practice.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration

Job description

General Summary of Position

Are you are looking for a unique and rewarding Part Time opportunity? MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and collaborativeClinical Specialist - Cardiology to join our Quality and Nursing Practice team atMedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care!

Position Overview
The Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical expert and healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for a specific patient population or specialty area while providing consultation to address complex patient care issues, offering guidance on the prevention and management of patient care practices.

Acute Care Cardiovascular nursingat Medstar Washington Hospital Center is challenging and provides nurses withthe opportunity to provide evidence-based nursing care to a diverse patientpopulation using leading-edge technology.Our highly acutecardiovascular units provide care to a patient population with a variety ofmulti-system acute and chronic medical conditions, as well as surgical andprocedural interventions and care.Select units subspecialize in thecare of ventricular assist devices, vascular surgery, interventional coronaryCath lab, electrophysiology lab interventions, cardiac monitoring, vasoactivemanagement and other services.

Key Responsibilities
* Serves as a collaborative source of clinical expertise and professional advice. Plays a significant role in developing, maintaining, and applying nursing standards, standard order sets, patient care protocols, and policies and procedures in collaboration with health care team members.
* Participates in the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical services for a designated patient population. Assesses and analyzes patient data and evaluates appropriateness in care.
* Provides expertise and support for health care surveys and regulatory and compliance reviews from local, regional, and national entities Including, but not limited to, the D.C. Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Supports survey readiness. Collaborates with facility leadership in the development of post-survey action planning and execution.
* Participates in risk management as it relates to nursing practice including investigating, identifying, and communicating issues. Incorporates evidence into all clinical activities. Actively participates in research, evidence-based practice (EBP) and performance improvement activities.
* Leads and manages a wide array of high visibility, multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving hospital performance in areas including, but not limited to, infection prevention, safety, compliance, regulatory and nursing practice.
* Leads, and/or facilitates key strategic regulatory, quality and safety initiatives supporting successful regulatory survey processes.
* Supports organization with data collection, interpretation, and analysis to meet and implement regulatory strategies on local, state and national levels.
* Coaches and facilitates teams to effectively transition responsibilities to operational leaders. Lead and/or facilitate nursing policy and procedure process and software system. Participates in state or local board of nursing meetings as organizational representative providing assessment of impact to local entities.

Why Join Us
·Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
·Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
·Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.

Qualifications
·Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Nursing (Required)
·Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)
·Active DC RN License
·5 or more years of progressively more responsible job-related experience in Nursing
·Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for theClinical Specialist Cardiology position atMedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.



This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289