Clinical Nurse

  • Massachusetts
  • Lprs
A clinical nurse specialist is an advanced nurse who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, ailments, and injuries amongst patients in their area of specialization. The role of a clinical nurse specialist entails rendering services in their field of specialization which includes being a clinical expert, educator, consultant, or researcher. Other duties they perform include serving as a consultant on their area of specialty, attending to patients in private sessions, carrying out checkups and giving them medical counsel. Passionate about administering best treatment to patients, clinical nurse specialists carry out medical research either solely or with a team of medical experts to find new and better treatment to ailments of different categories. He/she makes it a priority to always be in the know in the field, by being current and updated about latest developments and discoveries obtainable in order to make immense contributions in the organization they work. Responsibilities Carryout medical tests in patients to diagnose their health condition Interpret laboratory tests results of patients Recommend treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis Counsel individuals and patients on positive health practices Liaise with other team of experts to outline best treatment for patients Carryout holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results Evaluate performances of subordinate nurses in administering treatment to patients Make efforts towards the improvement of patient care, healthcare policies and resources Evaluate operational policies in the clinic and recommend a change of old and ineffective ones with evidence Liaise with other experts in the designing and implementation of educational trainings and programs Mentor other healthcare professionals in both formal and informal health practices Source for funds to enhance nursing research and the utilization of findings from the research. Qualifications

Good interpersonal skills Good organizational skills Good motivational skills Good time management Ability to work with other people Ability to listen attentively Being service oriented. Must have at least a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

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