Clinical Nurse Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Clinical Nurse Specialist/UKHC


Requisition Number
NR13465


Working Title
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Medicine/Pulmonary Services


Department Name
H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
13


Salary Range
$71,323-131,685/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MSN is required 



Required Related Experience

5 years



Required License/Registration/Certification

Active KY or Compact State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; American Heart Association BLS valid for at least 6 months from hire 



Physical Requirements

sitting, typing, walking, pulling/rolling/ambulating patients on occasion.



Shift

8 AM-4:30 PM



Job Summary

This position will provide the necessary skills, guidance, and education to patients and staff to ensure that nursing care provided is efficient, cost-effective, evidence-based, and of the highest quality. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be involved in facilitating the quality of Pulmonary Medicine healthcare delivery for patients at all levels of care including, but not limited to, acute, progressive, ICU care beds and beyond, through facilitation, support and education of nursing staff as well as patients. Develops, implements and evaluates educational strategies and programs. Identifies trends in patient outcomes to determine performance improvement activities. Provides support and clinical expertise to facilitate/coordinate progress toward meeting performance improvement goals. Integrates research, evidence-based knowledge of nursing and resource management into practice environment. Participates in the development of health care policy and related education within the institution and community. Assists in facilitating transition to practice for the new graduate. Serves as a clinical resource and change agent. Demonstrates excellent leadership, teaching, interpersonal skills and an understanding of organization and systems.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Time management, self-driven, organization, Microsoft Excel, ability to be self-directed, critical thinking, problem solving



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

MSN or higher degree in nursing, 5 years of full time nursing experience required; nursing experience in medicine/ pulmonary services preferred.



Deadline to Apply
01/15/2025


Our University Community

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