Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Description Position Summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist will mainly be responsible for the quality of nurse practices and patient care within the Oncology unit. The nurse specialist serves as a senior clinical practitioner and provides consultation for nursing. Major Responsibilities Set patient care standards Determines need for practice change through research evidence and clinical inquiry. Evaluates patient outcomes for cost-effectiveness Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. Lead Oncology Nurse Staff education by Updating nurse staff on latest research evidence Implementing education programs, as needed, for patient, and families in addition to nurses Teaching and mentoring nursing personnel in patient care implementation and development Assessing organizational factors that affect patient populations, quality, resources, and costs of care Leading scholarly meetings with educational materials Influencing policy implementations and changes in the Oncology unit Qualifications Experience: At least 5 years of recent experience Oncology experience, required At least 2 years of management experience or working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, required Education: Master’s degree in Nursing required. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure required. Educational preparation as a Clinical Nurse Specialist highly desired. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr AP Staffing