Job Information
Corewell Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in St Joseph, Michigan
About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of Work
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an influential leader for a program or area of nursing practice. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring and change leadership. The specialized knowledge and advanced practice nursing skills are used within three major areas of impact: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice and the organization/system.
In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the CNS leads, provides, enhances and improves health care delivery by evaluating nursing practices, developing methodologies, establishing standards of care and providing consultative services. The CNS is a clinical expert in the theory-based and/or research-based nursing practice within a specialty area.
Clinical Nurse Specialists are REQUIRED to obtain their nursing administration or professional/specialty certification within 12 months of assuming the role, or within 12 months of achieving eligibility to sit for the exam if not eligible upon hire in to the role.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
Required Master's Degree in Nursing Practice from an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist Program OR
Required Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or from an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist Program OR
Required Master's Degree in Nursing - ONLY if Clinical Nurse Specialty certification is obtained through the state of Michigan via portfolio submission of evidence that demonstrates knowledge and skill competence in the clinical nurse specialist role. (specialty certification is on the nursing license)
5 years of relevant experience Clinical Nursing Required
Education and Program development experience Preferred
LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required And
CRT-Board Cert Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-AGCNS) - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Board Cert Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-AGCNS) - AACN American Association of Critical Care Nurses Upon Hire required
CRT-Board Cert Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-ACNS) - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Board Cert Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-ACNS) - AACN American Association of Critical Care Nurses Upon Hire required
CRT-Board Cert Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-PCNS) - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Board Cert Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-PCNS) - AACN American Association of Critical Care Nurses Upon Hire required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Emergency Department, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Endoscopy, Procedural Areas, Cath Lab/ Electrophysiology, Pediatric Sedation 180 Days required
CRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown See job summary for more information required
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Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
Department Name
Clinical Education and Simulation Training - CHS
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
24
Hours of Work
Varies
Days Worked
Varies
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.