Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) - Psychiatry - Days

The Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist provides leadership, clinical expertise and skills used within three major spheres of focus : patient / family, nurses and nursing practice, and organization / system related to the care of the psychiatric patient population. The CNS is accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies to solve challenging patient care issues. The Enterprise Psychiatric CNS will be responsible for coordinating Quality of Care and Performance Improvement for the psychiatric patient population across all sites including VCU Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Richmond, Tappahannock Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital and Ambulatory.Essential Job StatementsProfessional practice as a Clinical Nurse SpecialistEvaluates and provides evidence-based care, treatment, and consultation for patients with unique or complex health concerns within specialty scope of practice, utilizing advanced assessment skillsDevelops treatment plans and provides education / coaching to patients and families with complex needsPerforms designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicablePrescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions within the APP CNS's scope of practice, and consistent with the APP CNSs skill, training, competence, professional judgmentUses advanced communication skills through role modeling, consultation, and education to facilitate collaboration among patient, family, and clinicians to address complex care needs and promote ethical decision-makingIn collaboration with patients / families and inter-professional team, leads and facilitates coordinated care for individuals and populations to improve and promote health care outcomesActs as a clinical resource, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education and coaching of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary teamCreates and develops evidence-based policies, procedures, protocols, and best practice models / guidelines using advance clinical and specialty knowledgeAdheres to Virginia Board of Nursing and / or Medicine, national certifying organizations, and institutional continuing education requirements necessary to maintain professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), and Advanced Practice certification and practice agreements (as applicable)Advocates for equitable healthcare by active participation in professional organizations and public policy initiativesActively pursues own professional growth and development via opportunities at local, regional and national levelProvide leadership in nursing clinical practiceCultivates a practice environment in which mutual respect, communication, and collaboration contribute to safe, quality outcomesDemonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship, and empowerment of others within the healthcare communityPromotes the professional practice of the Advanced Practice group through responsible interfaces with the public and health care communityPromote quality in nursing clinical practiceParticipates in, supports, and leads quality improvement initiatives to advance patient care delivery and improve outcomes through best practice implementationDrives translation of best evidence into practice and facilitates integration of multiple programs and disciplines across the healthcare system to ensure positive patient outcomesEvaluates the implications of access, quality, safety, and cost on the delivery of healthcareCollects and analyzes patient data to document the impact of nursing practice on outcomes, efficiency, and cost-effectivenessEngage in development, translation, assessment, and dissemination of nursing clinical practicePursues opportunities for active engagement in research, research implementation, and analysis of evidence-based practiceMentors nurses and nursing staff to analyze research findings that affect nursing practice and patient outcomesDisseminates specialty knowledge through outreach to the public and the Advanced Practice community at local, state, and / or national forumsPatient PopulationDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.Employment QualificationsRequired Education : Bachelor's degree, NursingMaster's, accredited CNS programPreferred Education : Doctorate, NursingLicensing / CertificationLicensure / Certification Required : Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact stateCurrent APRN licensure in Virginia for CNSCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS)Licensure / Certification Preferred : Certification in specialty areaMinimum QualificationsYears and Type of Required ExperienceMinimum five (5) years nursing experience in psychiatric nursingOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required : Ability to manage administrative and leadership tasks while also providing excellent patient careAbility to work and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account and personnel informationWillingness to embrace and lead change when change is necessary, and ability to effectively communicate and work with teams and administrationAbility to work as a team playerCustomer Service and community engagementExcellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skillsMust possess knowledge of local, federal and state laws and regulations and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards related to position's chief objective and demonstrate aptitude for compliance with VCUHS policies, procedures, and customer service philosophy.Exceptional patient care and service skillsCultural ResponsivenessDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred : Experience in an Academic Medical Center, 2 years within an inpatient psychiatric settingWorking ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.General office environment.Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.Prolonged periods of working alone.Workday Day (United States of America)EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4. Learn More