Aprn: Clinical Nurse Specialist Medical Surgical

Company: Advocate Christ Medical Center
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Aprn: Clinical Nurse Specialist Medical Surgical Job ID: R11180 Shift: Various Full/Part Time: Full_timeLocation: 3815 Highland Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is hiring a full time Clinical Nurse Specialist for theMedical Surgical UnitInvolved in various Medical Surgical Units including but not limited to Ortho Oncology Telemetry and ObservationEvidence based projects and initiativesWork as a clinical resource for experienced and new graduate RN`sPromote professional development and certificationWork in a Magnet DesignatedHospitalPosition Requirements:Masters of Nursing Degree as APRN-CNS2 years RN experience preferred1 year APRN-CNS experience in the relevant setting preferredWell-developed interpersonal and communication skills.Proficiency with an Electronic Medical RecordNational certification as a CNS from an accredited bodyCurrent Illinois APRN LicenseCurrent Illinois Registered Nurse license.Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hireEligible for DEA registration Possession of a current DEA Registration within six months of hire and may vary based on practice siteCurrent BLS CertificationCurrent PALS/ACLS certification may vary based on practice siteTravel may be requiredAbility to work varying hours and shifts to meet the needs of Advocate Health Care. This may include on call coverage -Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.Able to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace -Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse hazardous or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sickThis position can recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of patient age groups i.e. understand child growth and development normal patterns of adolescent behavior and looks for signs of normal aging.Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with the lift patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lift

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