Nurse Clinician - Transplant Clinic

Overview

The Nurse Clinician demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex patients and their responses to health problems. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The Nurse Clinician provides direction, education, leadership and accountability for program development, implementation and evaluation in the area of responsibility.

This role includes professional development and empowerment of staff as well as management of resources to promote desired outcomes with attention to quality, efficiency and cost.

• Provide direction, education, leadership and accountability for program development, implementation and evaluation in the area of responsibility.
• Promote professional development and empowerment of staff.
• Manage resources to promote quality, efficiency and cost-effective outcomes.
• Support the prevention of illness and injury and maintenance of wellness within the care team.

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

• Current RN Licensure in Virginia
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

• Experience
  
  REQUIRED:
  • 5 years nursing experience required
  • Minimum of one year experience in the position's specialty patient population or practice setting
• Experience PREFERRED:
  • Experience in staff education and professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-services education, etc.)
  • Academic health care experience

• Education/training
  
  REQUIRED:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field or within one semester of completion. If the Master's Degree is not in Nursing, then it is required to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing unless grandfathered under previous requirements
• Education/training PREFERRED:
  • Master s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program;
    Certification in specialty area preferred

Has full authority and accountability for direction and leadership of program planning, guideline development, setting of practice standards within the confines of the organization s/division s/unit s mission, goals and objectives. Manages human, fiscal and other resources to ensure quality programs/processes/services with measurable positive outcomes.

Negotiable with immediate supervisor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

Will generally work day shift, but may require flexibility for special projects or to meet organization and staff needs.

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical:
Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Activities:

Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory:
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional:
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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