What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Specialist position at Tufts Medical Center?
Tufts Medical Center, a leading integrated health system, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist at our esteemed institution, you will play a vital role in providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services. Your expertise will be utilized to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care needs of a designated group of patients.
This senior-level position requires advanced knowledge of the job area, typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. You will manage projects, work independently with limited supervision, coach and review the work of lower-level professionals, and resolve complex problems. The successful candidate will possess and apply the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical excellence that fosters an environment central to our patient-centered model of care
- Serving as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among healthcare providers
- Planning, delivering, and managing patient/family-centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence-based practice, and best practices
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and specialty nursing certifications. Join us at Tufts Medical Center, where we value diversity and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace culture that promotes respect, empathy, and open communication.