Clinical Nurse Specialist, HematologyOncology

% of time Essential Function (Yes/No) Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)

Serves as an information resource on current best practices in wellness assessment techniques tools and methods

Conducts comprehensive holistic wellness and illness assessments using established or innovative evidence-based techniques tools and methods

Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team using the nursing process to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and / or family

Identifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for a select population of patients and / or families

Serves as a resource and mentor for clinical nurse specialists for consulting with and educating patients and their families

Ensures they receive appropriate education about their clinical condition treatment options patient rights and health management

Develops implements and evaluates new models of practice across the continuum of care

Leads the implementation of new policies and procedures across all nursing departments

Leads collaborative projects with nurse leaders and other health care professionals to develop and introduce new or improved nursing and quality improvement practices

Collaborates with nurse leadership on developing systems and methods to assist with resource utilization staff allocation and scheduling in response to changes in the patient census and clinical needs

Leads and mentors nursing staff within a specialty

Collaborates with nurse leadership to develop practice environments that support shared decision-making employee engagement and interdisciplinary coordination of care