What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Specialist position at Direct Resource Solutions?
Title : Clinical Nurse Specialist - CVICU
Location Santa Clara, CA, US
Duration : Full time
Job Summary :
Provides in-depth clinical expertise in a defined area of nursing practice (eg., pediatrics, oncology, adult medicine). Develops and ensures quality standards for nursing practice for a specific patient population. Provides advanced clinical practice education, consultation, research and administration.
Establishes and monitors care standards and makes recommendations for changes in area of clinical practice. Collaborates with nursing staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the care provided.
Designs teaching programs for patients / families and provides assistance to nursing staff in program implementation. Develops interdisciplinary plans of care for complex and high risk patients. In conjunction with members of the health care team, assesses staff knowledge and identifies competency-based education needs of staff and members.
Designs and implements education programs to ensure the quality of staff knowledge and skills. Introduces new techniques / innovation based on advanced practice trends. May serve as a preceptor to graduate healthcare students