3-5 years of recent acute care hospital experience
Licensure to practice as a nurse in New York State
NP certification preferred if applicable
Strong communication and teaching skills
Responsibilities
Assess and contribute to quality nursing care for geriatric patients
Provide clinical leadership through role-modeling and communication
Monitor clinical care and improve patient outcomes in collaboration with healthcare team
Function as an expert clinician, consultant, educator, and researcher
Analyze and refine nursing practice based on advanced theoretical knowledge
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative healthcare environment
Contribution to patient care quality
Leadership in nursing practice
Access to advanced clinical resources
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary: The Geriatric Nurse Specialist (GNS) assesses, promotes and contributes to the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families/support systems throughout the hospital continuum. The GNS provides clinical leadership through advanced practice role-modeling and professional communication. Specialization in nursing practice includes in-depth graduate study of relevant theories and scientific knowledge related to a select patient population which promotes the ability to analyze and refine nursing practice and to generate nursing knowledge. In collaboration with the health care team, the GNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical expertise to improve patient care and patient outcomes. The APN key functions include: expert clinician, consultant, educator, leader and researcher.
PAY RANGE: $87K - $120,622 *The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Education - Masters Degree in Nursing required
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Master's in Nursing Education, or Nurse Practitioner preferred
Certification in relevant field preferred
Experience - 3 - 5 years recent experience in an acute care hospital setting.
License/Certification Required - Licensure to practice as a nurse in the State of New York. NP certification if applicable. Current Certification for Expanded Role in Nursing (CRNA) if applicable. CPR and/or ACLS. If a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), must be an RN who has completed advanced clinical nursing education (usually a master's degree) and is certified by New York State as a clinical nurse specialist. New York certifies CNSs in the following specialties: Adult Health; Pediatrics; Oncology; and Psychiatry/Mental Health.
Skills - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Effective teaching skills. Proficient, efficient and safe independent clinical practice capability. Competent computer skills (MS Office software)
About University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
