Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical Surgical ...

Position Summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for a population or area of nursing practice within the University of Tennessee Medical Center. The CNS leads and facilitates change, coordinates specialized care, and implements evidence-based care within and between organizations to facilitate quality improvement, patient safety, and lower healthcare costs. The specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major areas of focus: direct patient care, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization or system. "A CNS may focus on any one or all of the three spheres of CNS practice, but clinical expertise in the patient direct care sphere remains the core of CNS practice for each of the other two spheres. Position Qualification: MSN - Required, must have APN and RN license in the state of Tennessee. 5 Years nursing experience required.

Created: 2024-11-14