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Job Title Clinical Nurse Specialist/UKHC Requisition Number NR12766 Working Title Clinical Nurse Specialist Transitional Units, Pool, and Hospital Medicine Department Name H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 13 Salary Range $71,323-131,685/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MSN Required Related Experience 5 years Required License/Registration/Certification Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing’; American Heart Association BLS for the HealthCare Provider valid for at least 6 months from the hire date Physical Requirements Sitting, typing, walking, pulling/rolling/ambulating patients on occasion. Shift Monday – Friday 8a-4:30p Job Summary This position will provide the necessary skills, guidance and education to patients and staff to ensure that the care provided is high quality, evidence based, efficient, and cost effective.Develops, implements and evaluates educational strategies and programs. Identifies trends in patient outcomes to determine performance improvement activities. Provides support and clinical expertise to facilitate/coordinate progress toward meeting performance improvement goals. Integrates research, evidence -based knowledge of nursing and resource management into practice environment. Participates in the development of health care policy and related education within the institution and community. Assists in facilitating transition to practice for the new graduate. Serves as a clinical resource and change agent. Demonstrates excellent leadership, teaching, interpersonal skills and an understanding of organization and systems.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities evidence-based nursing practice Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 5 years’ nursing experience in medical surgical nursing preferred. Deadline to Apply 01/22/2025 Our University Community

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