Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Renal

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Primarily Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm with some variable hours,

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke Virginia

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Not-for-profit PSLF eligible employer (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Relocation Allowance,

Employer Funded Pension Plan

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Excellent Health & Wellness, Child Care Subsidized, Paid Time Off, Continuing Education, Worldwide Multi-faceted Discount Program, and SO Much More

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Exciting opportunity for a CNS candidate to practice to full extent of license and bring evidence-based practice and research to the very robust dialysis program at CRMH. The following details some on the responsibilities of the position:

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Provides direct/indirect specialized, comprehensive care, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention and collaborative management strategies.

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Participates in clinical, educational, leadership, consultant and research activities of service area.

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Provides leadership in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and standards of practice.  Provides 24x7 support for nursing and targeted patient populations. 

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Provides direct and indirect expert patient/family care in specialty area. for patients of all ages, who have unique or complex needs. Provides highly complex assessment, care planning, care, treatment and discharge/transition planning and placement to specified patients.

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Develops and evaluates standards of practice in specialty area based on evidence and best practice. 

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Develops evidence-based clinical interventions and systems to achieve defined patient and system outcomes. 

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Coordinates care of patients with use of system and community resources to assure successful health/illness/wellness transitions, enhance delivery of care and achieve optimal patient outcomes. 

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Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement and innovations at the unit and system levels. 

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Provides leadership for establishing and implementing goals related to nursing practice. Participates in decision-making processes which impact nursing practice at all levels.  

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Position Requirements:

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Education: Master's Degree in Nursing required with CNS or a plan in place to complete CNS program within 2 years of hire

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Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience.

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Licensure/Certification: Current nursing licensure and specialty certification. Registration as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the state of Virginia or will obtain within six months of hire.

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Other: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. Ability to think globally and communicate a vision

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Contact Rob Way, 540-224-5189, rjway@carilionclinic.org for more information.

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This is Carilion Clinic ...

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 an organization of comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services. Our affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions provide additional opportunities for research and education. Joining us, you can expect supportive leadership, inter-professional teamwork, state-of-the-art technology, extensive training and innovative learning, and advancement potential.

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An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

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Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

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Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.