What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL OUTCOME NURSE SPECIALIST PROGRESSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE position at Covenant HealthCare?
Covenant HealthCare
Summary:
The Clinical Outcomes Nurse Specialist is responsible, accountable and has the authority for patient and financial outcomes that result from the quality of care within an assigned patient population. Integrating excellent communication skills, leadership, decision-making abilities, and advanced knowledge and clinical skills, the Clinical Outcomes Nurse Specialist continuously strives for improvements in the delivery and outcomes of patient care. The Clinical Outcomes Nurse Specialist provides direction for changes in nursing care, based on research, acts as a professional role model and clinical consultant while functioning as a special project coordinator. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Responsibilities:
Contributes to the organization success targets for net operating margin.
P articipates in cost containment efforts through efficient use of supplies, services, time management and role modeling efficient patient care practices.
A dheres to unit/department budgetary practices.
S upports the organization’s patient flow though compliance to unit and Patient Services policies.
D emonstrates excellent behaviors that enhance the patient experience.
C ommunicates with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic, and courteous manner.
H as clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
A nalyzes practice and designs multidisciplinary interventions for implementation and testing toward achievement of evidenced based or best practice for patient population.
C ollaborates with the health care team to develop care methods (plan of care, algorithms, protocols, order sets, clinical practice guidelines) for specific patient populations and for Patient Services.
D ocuments all patient care observations and interventions in the electronic record accurately, clearly, in a timely manner following all established policies.
E valuates patient care practices, integrating research based therapeutics and continuous quality improvement to enhance outcomes. Writes/revises guidelines and practice policy based on research.
P rovides leadership to the health care team to develop, implement and evaluate new patient care programs and outcome goals specific to the patient population.
P repares and presents periodic outcomes reports for assigned patient population.
C oordinates, develops and evaluates patient and family education for effectiveness and cultural appropriateness.
C linical in-service and competency training.
R ecommends proposed therapeutics (drugs, equipment, products) based on an analysis of evidence based practice, cost-effectiveness, clinical efficacy, and efficiency.
F acilitates and conducts outcomes research in collaboration with staff and other disciplines.
D emonstrates effective practice, situational leadership while working within the framework of Covenant’s mission, vision, and values.
P articipates in patient care and unit activities to achieve compliance with all regulatory requirements.
M aintains professional development through seminars, workshops, in-service activities, and current professional literature.
S erves as a physician liaison and works collaboratively with physicians to develop plans of care.
O ther duties as assigned.
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
C urrent Michigan licensure to practice as an RN.
M asters of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) required or enrolled in a MSN program with completion within two (2) years of hire or transfer will be considered. Clinical specialties may include, but not limited to, Education, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Clinical Nurse Leader.
Master's degree in a non-healthcare related program will be considered.
M inimum of three (3) years experience in clinical specialty area required.
K NOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
C omputer competence, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
K nowledge of standard office equipment.
C linical expertise.
E xcellent oral and written communication skills.
M ust be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.
S ound judgement in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
A ccurately abstracts data through concurrent and/or retrospective medical record review. Reviews data for trends and identification of potential causative factors. Submits data to appropriate database as indicated.
A bility to develop and lead teams.
W ORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A bility to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
F requent standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking and hearing.
F requent depth perception, near, midrange and far vision.
O ccasional lifting 0-50 lbs.
O ccasional carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting.
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
I t has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant’s premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.
