Clinical Nurse Specialist or Intern CNS-Oncology I
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Akron, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role
- Graduate of an accredited APRN program
- Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s)
- Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s)
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting
- Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s)
- National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing
- Two years clinical nursing experience required
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise and support to nurses caring for patients at the bedside
- Help drive practice changes throughout the organization
- Ensure the use of best practices and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes
- Chemotherapy education for both patients/families and nurses (inpatient)
- Facilitate new nurse oncology orientation, including ensuring completion of Cancer Basics and Fundamentals of Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Administration
- Oversee chemotherapy practicum for inpatient nurses to ensure timely completion
- Oversee yearly oncology competency
- Review inpatient chemotherapy orders to ensure all elements are correct and review orders/processes with staff nurses
- Work with staff nurses on non-oncology floors to monitor patients who have received chemotherapy
- Educate non-oncology nurses on safe handling, including waste disposal
- Develop and implement a standard outpatient orientation and checklist
- Monitor Commission on Cancer (CoC) standard 4.2 for nursing and track CE
- Assist with community outreach education
- Participate on oncology-related committees
- Lead and participate in quality improvement projects
- Support accreditation and compliance activities
- Represent nursing on department or hospital committee
- Participate in evaluation of products and equipment relevant to nursing practice
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical experience within Hematology Oncology
- Flexibility in schedule
- Soon-to-be graduates are able to be hired into an intern role prior to graduation