Licensed or eligible to practice as an RN in Florida (multi-state or single-state license)
Master's Degree in Nursing with a focus on clinical specialty
Current specialty certification from a recognized national organization
Registered (or eligible) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Florida
Strong background in cardiac nursing with demonstrated clinical and leadership success
Responsibilities
Support Critical Care and Telemetry nursing staff
Collaborate with patients, families, and physicians for care excellence
Mentor nursing staff in preparation for Magnet application
Actively participate in the Shared Governance model
Provide expertise and guidance in cardiovascular nursing services
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive nursing environment with low vacancy rates
Access to a dedicated Float Pool for flexible staffing
Involvement in high-level nursing leadership initiatives
Exposure to a large team of experienced nursing professionals
Full Job Description
City:
Woburn
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Lab and Clinical
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Description:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will report directly to the Director of Cardiovascular Nursing Services, who is a key nurse executive within the Medical Center, leading the inpatient-oriented nursing services that are associated with its largest and most profitable center of excellence. The Director has direct responsibility for the following nursing services and associated full-time equivalent staff:
CCU (30)
CVSICU (32)
Surgical Telemetry (71)
Medical Telemetry (63)
Monitor Room (15)
These 200+ FTEs are associated with the "third floor" critical care nursing services of WMC and the Heart & Vascular Center service line, and will benefit from the clinical expertise and guidance of an exceptional, experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist. As one of our Nurse Leaders, our CNS will also play a key role in supporting our Shared Governance model and in mentoring staff as WMC prepares for its nursing Magnet application. All services are staffed by a talented, dedicated staff and there are few RN vacancies; as of 10/31/06 there is a mere 4.9% vacancy rate for our Professional Practice Ladder "bedside" RNs at the Winchester Medical Center, with a strong supportive Float Pool and rare use of Agency Nurses. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will specifically support the Critical Care and Telemetry nursing staff, and work closely with our patients, families, and physicians to provide outstanding care and clinical outcomes.
The requirements for this position include:
Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Florida Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Florida with either a:Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure CompactorSingle-state license, valid in Florida only
Hold a Master's Degree in Nursing designed specifically to prepare an RN for advanced practice in a clinical specialty of Nursing, and hold a current specialty certification from a relevant national certifying organization
Be registered (or eligible) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the state of Florida
Possess a strong cardiac nursing background with a proven track record of clinical excellence and nursing leadership abilities