Job Details: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology/Hematology Department

Company: Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children´s Hospital – Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) is a private, 719-bed, not-for-profit hospital and academic medical center, serving as the principal teaching hospital for Brown University Medical School.

Description: Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital is a private, 719-bed, not-for-profit hospital and academic medical center.
Founded in 1863, Rhode Island Hospital is the state's largest general acute care hospital and is a Level 1 Trauma Center. Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the largest teaching hospital for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Rhode Island Hospital has more than 6,300 dedicated employees and 1,420 affiliated physicians. The hospital ranks in the top 50 hospitals in the country and anticipates a 19% growth in staff over the next 10 years. The hospital is situated on a beautiful 69-acre campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practice role with accountability and responsibility for improving and providing quality-nursing care to patients and families responsible to the Clinical Manager for a specialty unit or the Director for the Center of Practice Excellence. The Clinical Nurse Specialist closely articulates with the clinical management team and other health care professionals in the role of; consultant, clinical expert, educator, researcher and practitioner to maintain or improve the nursing practice rendered to patients and families within the Clinical Nurse Specialist area of expertise.

Masters Degree in Nursing. Current RI Licensure or eligibility. Strong personal skills. Certification in specialty area, preferred.

Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS and/or PALS as appropriate Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:
3-5 years Clinical experience in Hemoc/Oncology; Chemo-certification, education and administration. Knowledge of solid tumor or hematology patients.

Prefer previous advanced practice experience, previous teaching experience and prior case management experience.
You'll enjoy competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, a generous tuition reimbursement package, relocation assistance and the opportunity to make your mark at Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital and far beyond.
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Posting Date: Jun 27 08