RN Clinical Nurse Specialist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit, Catholic medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) - along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state, with more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health - two of the country's foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

MercyOne also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for a program or area of nursing practice. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. The CNS coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. The CNS is accountable for collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies. The CNS is responsible for maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies and contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit/system, local, state and/or national and international level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Functions as an expert clinician in a specialty or subspecialty of nursing practice (i.e. acute care, geriatrics, critical care, or cardiology).

• Collaborates with Nursing Leadership and Clinical Education Specialists to develop patient & population-based programs of care.

• Partners with Clinical Education Specialists to identify learning needs of frontline staff and develop educational plans to improve patient care metrics.

• Mentors frontline staff, which may include flexible work hours to ensure meeting the needs of variable nursing shifts.

• Provides clinical expertise to disseminate research and evidence at the unit, service line, and organizational level to maximize patient care outcomes and safety.

• Identifies the need for new standards, policies, guidelines and procedures within the organization and across systems.

• Utilizes data and performance metrics to improve patient care outcomes and quality of care.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Nursing- CNS or CNL required.

• Certification as a CNS required. Certification in area of specialty preferred.

• Current State of Iowa licensed registered nurse.

• Minimum five years acute care clinical nursing experience.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran