We are seeking a full time Clinical Nurse Specialist at MacDill AFB in Florida…

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Masters degree in nursing. Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year clinical experience within the past 2 years
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state
• Board Certification: Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty (for example, oncology, psychiatric, cardiovascular, pulmonary).
• Life Support Certification: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
  We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test

• Practice independently and collaboratively with other members of the health care team to ensure a comprehensive plan of care for the patient. Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Perform developmental assessments and screenings; conducting diagnostic and screening tests; initiating and evaluating treatment regimens that may include prescribing and dispensing medication appropriate to the privileged scope of care.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement