Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Medical/Surgical/Critical Care (Raleigh)

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Healths four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. HIRING INCENTIVES - $7,500 Commitment Bonus (paid in 4 equal installments; $1875 for every 6 months completed with the last installment after 24 months completed) - up to $8,000 relocation budget (eligible if relocating due to current residence exceeding 50 miles from Duke) Clinical Nurse SpecialistMedical-Surgical/Critical Care (MSCC) Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Job Code: 5264 FLSA: E Pay Target : H2 Date: 12/1/2024 Supervisory Requirement: No Position summary The MSCC Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with members of the healthcare team to enhance patient care in the medical-surgical setting by serving as an expert resource and consultant to nursing staff and providing evidence-based clinical expertise to patients. They are a clinician, educator, consultant, role model and leader. They make clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The MSCC CNS is a role model for nursing staff. They function as an integral part of a larger interdisciplinary clinical and operational leadership team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the nursing staff and to the organization. Specific Job Responsibilities and Standards Coaching Support education of nurses and other health care providers to include but not limited to pre-professional, graduate and continuing education opportunities. Mentor health professionals in applying the principles of evidence-based care. Uses coaching and advanced communication skills to facilitate the development of effective clinical teams. Collaboration Builds effective interdisciplinary relationships to support coordinated, high-quality care. Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to nurses, physicians, and other team members. Facilitates communication and collaboration within and across units and services. Partners with leaders to develop innovative and cost-effective care models and programs. Evidence based practice, Quality Improvement and Research Promotes a culture of clinical inquiry, continuous learning, and evidence-based care. Evaluates and translates research and best practices into clinical application across the system. Identifies barriers and facilitators to implementing evidence-based practices and designs strategies to improve adoption. Leads and participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, effectiveness, and outcomes. Uses data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and evaluate impact. Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, and protocols. Provides leadership in the system-wide implementation of quality improvement and innovation. Mentors staff in applying evidence-based practice principles and engaging in research or quality improvement projects. Systems Leadership