Nursing Clinical Specialist (RN) Cardiac Part Time

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Specialist in Cardiology, where you will be integral to enhancing patient care and nursing standards. This part-time role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team, focusing on evidence-based practices and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will shape clinical services and improve outcomes for a diverse patient population using advanced technology. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in healthcare, this position is your opportunity to thrive in a cutting-edge environment.

Benefits

Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Patient-centered approach

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in Nursing.
• Active DC RN License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and professional advice in nursing.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving hospital performance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Expertise

Evidence-Based Practice

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 nursing
at Medstar Washington Hospital Center is challenging and provides nurses with
the opportunity to provide evidence-based nursing care to a diverse patient
population using leading-edge technology.Our highly acute
cardiovascular units provide care to a patient population with a variety of
multi-system acute and chronic medical conditions, as well as surgical and
procedural interventions and care.Select units subspecialize in the
care of ventricular assist devices, vascular surgery, interventional coronary
Cath lab, electrophysiology lab interventions, cardiac monitoring, vasoactive
management 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