What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) position at Sentara?
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our team!
Shift: FT - Days
Relocation Assistance available for Qualified Candidates!
The Clinical Nurse Specialist demonstrates advanced and specialized clinical knowledge and skills to facilitate the provision of patient/family-focused care to promote health and/or well-being improve quality of life; drive practice changes throughout the organization and ensure use of evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. This individual provides expertise and support either directly or indirectly by influencing patients/families, nurses/nursing practice, and organization/systems through direct care, leadership, coaching, research, ethical decision making, collaboration, and consultation.
Education:
- Master’s degree required. Doctorate preferred.
Certification:
- RN license VA or compact/multi state eligible.
- Must be certified in specialty area deemed eligible for CNS as recognized by State Boards of Nursing.
- CNS registration with Virginia or North Carolina Board of Nursing required.
- BLS Required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Intermediate Care and Critical Care.
Experience:
- 2 years of Nursing experience, recent experience in a hospital setting required.
- Experience with adult population required.
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000