Nursing Practice Specialist - Medicine - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
55 Fruit Street (Show on map)
Apr 18, 2025
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practice Specialist (NPS) provides clinical support at the bedside, ensures standard processes, and upholds evidence-based care to achieve the best patient outcomes. Applicants should be energetic leaders who develops collaborative relationships with staff, peers, and members of the interdisciplinary teams! Incumbent will be responsible for developing programs, decision-making, management of quality outcomes, and participation in research activities within both units. Deliver care in the clinical environment, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and patient and family counseling activities. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Provides expert-level consultation and advises staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families within two general medicine units. -Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family. -Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care outcomes. -Provide health care services to patients. -Forming a diagnosis and management and treatment of illness and disease. Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing required Master's Degree Nursing required Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse MA RN License Preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist certification Experience Clinical nursing experience 3-5 years required Clinical education experience 2-3 years preferred Nursing leadership experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing care practices and principles. - Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. - Proficiency in developing and implementing evidence-based care plans. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families. - Leadership abilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and education to nursing staff. - Ability to stay updated on the latest advancements in nursing skills and patient care through continuous learning and professional development. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.