What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist position at MI_MHP Mercy Health Partners?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Summary: Clinical Service Leadership Team is responsible and accountable for advancing the standard of nursing practice within three spheres of influence: patient, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations and systems through expert clinical practice, education, consultation, systems leadership, serving as a change agent, collaboration and research. Functions with a high level of independent judgment, using skills and knowledge acquired through advanced education and experience to enhance patient care. Contributes expert clinical nursing perspective to organizational planning and decision-making using expert knowledge, problem solving skills, evaluation, collaboration, leadership, and role modeling. What the Clinical Nurse Specialist will need: Master’s degree in nursing Clinical focus in area of specialty (perioperative services or heart and vascular) Preferred: PhD or DNP in nursing Current RN License in State of Michigan Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with an approved certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required. Acceptable CNS certifications include: (Adult Health, Pediatric Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Public/ Community Health Nursing, Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health, Child/ Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (approved by National Certification Corporation) Accepting both applications from certified nurse specialists and certified nurse leaders What the Clinical Nurse Leader will need: Master’s degree in Nursing with an emphasis on the Clinical Nurse Leader role and required competencies. Licensed Registered Nurse; must complete CNL Certification within 6 months Preferred: ACLS/TNCC/ENPC/PALS/NALS or other technical certifications as per area assigned within 12 months Three (3) years acute care nursing experience. Progressive experience in health care including involvement in direct patient care, educating staff, and problem solving of unit or organizational issues. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
