Priority Review Date Note: Posting may close at any time. Job Summary Promotes excellence in patient care by advancing the quality and scope of nursing practice through clinical practice, education, consultation, research and administrative roles in the area of clinical expertise. Responsibilities Provides care to patients with complex problems and discharge needs in area of specialization, exhibiting creativity and innovation in nursing intervention. Works intra‑ and interdepartmentally to develop and evaluate standards, policies and procedures for provision of a safe and therapeutic patient environment. Provides and/or coordinates patient/family education and discharge planning. Develops and evaluates education programs and materials to facilitate patient education and discharge planning. Provides clinical education to nursing staff, students, faculty and hospital personnel. Develops and conducts continuing education programs utilizing internal and external resources based on an evaluation of continuing education needs. Serves as a content expert in developing and providing education for specialty area. Functions as preceptor for both graduate and undergraduate students. Serves as a resource to the faculty in the area of expertise; provides lectures to students and may have a faculty appointment. Functions as consultant to staff in complex patient care situations. Collaborates on the development of guidelines for documentation and care planning based on current clinical and research information. Collaborates with Nurse Manager in orientation of new employees and provides feedback related to specific education needs. Provides input in staff performance appraisal. Functions as a change strategist, implementor and/or recipient by participating in continuous quality initiatives, internal and external committees designed to promote individual, groups and organizational performance. Promotes the utilization of research findings in clinical practice. Facilitates and/or conducts research independently and/or collaboratively. Evaluates care provided to individual patients and/or groups of patients based on specialty area. Problem Solving The Clinical Nurse Specialist makes decisions independently and in collaboration with the hospital staff and leadership. The Clinical Nurse Specialist is placed in a decision‑making position based on expertise, personal and/or delegated authority. Clinical Nurse Specialists interact with members of the nursing Practice Department, physicians, peer groups, other disciplines, the State of Utah board of Nursing, members of specialty nursing organizations, faculty at the University of Utah and other local and national colleges and universities, as well as members and leaders of the community. The scope of the Clinical Nurse Specialist’s authority is to make nursing practice decisions in his or her area of specialty as broadly defined by University of Utah Hospital, Nursing Practice and unit‑specific policies and procedures. Major challenges encountered by the incumbent include problems related to patients, patient families, health policy, ethical dilemmas and staff conflict management. Work Environment Nearly continuously: Office environment. Often: exposure to infectious disease, oils or other cutting fluids, and hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, work on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Physical Requirements Nearly continuously: hearing, listening, talking, walking. Often: repetitive hand motion such as typing, standing. Seldom: bending, reaching overhead. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in a nurse specialty from an accredited program. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse or as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (A.P.R.N.) in the State of Utah. Basic Life Support health care provider card or obtain one within one month of hire. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. Ability to perform essential functions of the job as outlined. Must be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. 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