Clinical Nurse Specialist-OB
Parkersburg, WV 
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Job Description
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This position serves as an expert clinical nurse who utilizes specialized knowledge, skill, and competency for promoting optimum care of patients, families and/or significant others within his/her area of identified expertise. The CNS acts as a consultant to the patient, family and/or significant other, nurse, institution, and community in the area of his/her expertise to direct movement toward maximum levels of health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of Nursing Program, BSN / BA required.

2. Position requires a Master's of Science in Nursing and/or related field or expected date for completion of program of study. Will be referred to as a Clinical Specialist until Master's degree completion.

3. Current West Virginia State license as a registered nurse required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Progressive clinical and/or managerial experience in area of specialty hired.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supports the Plan for Patient Care and facilitates the delivery of nursing care via the Collaborative Practice Model.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of Area's of Service Line and assures the provision of area of specialty nursing care in accordance with

specialty, regulatory and CCMC practice standards.

3. Assists with the development of area / program strategic plans reflective of corporate goals to facilitate effective progress.

4. In conjunction with Service Line Department Head, identifies department / program Performance Management Plan processes with staff participation to identify patient care issues / problems and to develop action plans to resolve problems, improve outcomes and exceed customer expectations.

5. In conjunction with Service Line Department Head, trains staff to provide competent care through development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of department/program competencies based orientation, education and evaluation programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.

2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.

3. Analytical skills necessary in order to develop and assist in implementation of standards of care and standards of practice and evaluation of nursing care delivered to area of specialty.

4. Ability to assume responsibility for the best use of time and personal productivity in the interest of utilizing self as an important corporate resource.

5. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and coordinate programs with a variety of health care personnel, and outside individuals or organizations.

6. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules, including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care, including variance in human resources.

Additional Job Description:

OB Experience Required

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center:

568 CCMC Educational Services

Address:

800 Garfield Ave

Parkersburg

West Virginia
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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