Neuro Clinical Nurse Specialist

Seeking Clinical Nurse Specialist for our Neurology and Neurosurgical units at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee

Neuro Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for the acute care neurology/neurosurgical units within the University of Tennessee Medical Center. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a neuro populations, evidence based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of neuro nurses. The specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major areas of focus: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. The CNS and the Nurse Manager are partners in leading the nursing clinical practice area. The CNS coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. The CNS is accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence based care strategies. The CNS is responsible for maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies, and contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit/system, local, state, and/or national and international level.