The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
Advanced Practice Provider (CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatrics
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Expert Caring/Clinical Practice:
The CNS provides clinical care to complex patients within specialty populations, including direct interventions with patients and families, coordination of complex care needs, and coaches the nursing and interprofessional team in providing evidence-based interventions as part of patient-centered care.
Evaluates and provides care, treatment, and consultation for patients with unique or complex health concerns within specialty scope of practice, utilizing advanced assessment skills
Develops treatment plans and provides education/coaching to patients and families with complex needs
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and approval through UVA Health Clinical Staff credentialing and privileging
Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions within the APP CNS's scope of practice, and consistent with the APP CNSs skill, training, competence, professional judgment and policies of UVA Health
Uses advanced communication skills to facilitate collaboration among patient, family, and clinicians to address complex care needs and promote ethical decision-making
In collaboration with patients/families and interprofessional team, leads and facilitates coordinated care for individuals and populations to improve and promote health care outcomes
Acts as a clinical resource and mentor, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education and coaching of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Partners with interprofessional clinical leadership to evaluate nursing and patient outcomes, contributing to establishment of strategic plans to optimize outcomes
Works with diverse population as an advocate for a patient's unique preference
Nursing/Nursing Practice: The CNS engages frontline clinical teams to help achieve optimal patient outcomes. The CNS collaborates with Unit Based, Service Line, and/or Department Leadership, and other interprofessional team members to promote evidence-based nursing practice models, shared governance structure and organizational framework.
The CNS upholds the highest personal and professional standards with adherence to the principles and goals of the Health System's core ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect and Equity
Conducts clinical consultation, including coaching with bedside nurses, regarding performance of complex patient care interventions
Designs evidence-based, cost-effective interventions, including advanced nursing therapies, to meet the multifaceted needs of complex patients
Provides leadership interprofessional and nursing teams in identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based practices and research opportunities
Facilitates education to nurses, students and the interprofessional team to garner greater competency and professional growth
Promotes a healthy work environment through expert communication, facilitation skills and conveying mutual trust and respect to others on the healthcare team
Participates in, supports, and leads quality improvement initiatives to advance patient care delivery and improve outcomes through best practice implementation
Evaluates the implications of access, quality, safety, and cost on the delivery of healthcare
Collects and analyzes patient data to document the impact of nursing practice on outcomes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Mentors and engages nurses and the clinical team as a role model encouraging their own professional development and competency
Health System: The CNS helps to advance the practice of nursing and clinical care through improvement of quality, safety and service in collaboration with interprofessional teams. The CNS actively helps to advance both the Nursing Strategic Plan and UVA Health Strategic plan through engagement in Health System committees and structures, Shared Governance and Unit Based Committees. The CNS's advanced assessment, diagnostic, and collaboration skills coupled with advanced knowledge of systems, safety, research, and quality allow the CNS to facilitate projects and policy changes, and enhance patient outcomes as they transition across care settings.
Demonstrates leadership in the development, mentorship, and empowerment of others within the healthcare community
Promotes the professional practice of the Advanced Practice Provider through responsible interfaces with the public and health care community
Pursues opportunities for active engagement in research, research implementation, and analysis of evidence-based practice
Mentors nurses and nursing staff to analyze research findings that affect nursing practice and patient outcomes
Disseminates specialty knowledge through outreach to the public and the Advanced Practice Provider community at local, state, and/or national forums
Evaluates system strategies and outcomes
Contributes to the dissemination of CNS practice outcomes to both internal and external stakeholders
Adheres to Virginia Board of Nursing and/or Medicine, national certifying organizations, and institutional continuing education requirements necessary to maintain professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), and Advanced Practice certification and practice agreements (as applicable)
Advocates for equitable healthcare by active participation in professional organizations and public policy initiatives
Actively pursues own professional growth and development via opportunities at local, regional and national level
Success Factors:
Demonstrates actualization of three spheres of CNS impact with agility as measured by APP Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations and supervisory feedback
Actively engaged in the sharing of clinical expertise as evidenced by patient outcomes, employee engagement survey
Willingness to embrace and lead change when change is necessary, and ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and management
Ability to work and lead collaboratively within teams
Customer Service and Community Engagement
Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional patient care and service skills
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Master's Degree as an Advance Practice Provider (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Experience: None
Certification: Advanced Practice CNS Certification (ANCC or AACN) in respective specialty population (Adult‑Gero, Neonatal, Pediatric)
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Clinical Nurse Specialist) as set forth by the state of Virginia. Must demonstrate and maintain all applicable credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/NRP), as required specific to position. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as required specific to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. Position requires physical capabilities that may include lifting, prolonged standing and walking. Some travel may be required as related to specific responsibilities.
Position Compensation Range: $87,755.20 - $140,400.00 Annual
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
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Evaluates and provides care, treatment, and consultation for patients with unique or complex health concerns within specialty scope of practice, utilizing advanced assessment skills
Develops treatment plans and provides education/coaching to patients and families with complex needs
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and approval through UVA Health Clinical Staff credentialing and privileging
Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions within the APP CNS's scope of practice, and consistent with the APP CNSs skill, training, competence, professional judgment and policies of UVA Health
Uses advanced communication skills to facilitate collaboration among patient, family, and clinicians to address complex care needs and promote ethical decision-making
In collaboration with patients/families and interprofessional team, leads and facilitates coordinated care for individuals and populations to improve and promote health care outcomes
Acts as a clinical resource and mentor, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education and coaching of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Partners with interprofessional clinical leadership to evaluate nursing and patient outcomes, contributing to establishment of strategic plans to optimize outcomes
Works with diverse population as an advocate for a patient's unique preference
Nursing/Nursing Practice: The CNS engages frontline clinical teams to help achieve optimal patient outcomes. The CNS collaborates with Unit Based, Service Line, and/or Department Leadership, and other interprofessional team members to promote evidence-based nursing practice models, shared governance structure and organizational framework.
The CNS upholds the highest personal and professional standards with adherence to the principles and goals of the Health System's core ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect and Equity
Conducts clinical consultation, including coaching with bedside nurses, regarding performance of complex patient care interventions
Designs evidence-based, cost-effective interventions, including advanced nursing therapies, to meet the multifaceted needs of complex patients
Provides leadership interprofessional and nursing teams in identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based practices and research opportunities
Facilitates education to nurses, students and the interprofessional team to garner greater competency and professional growth
Promotes a healthy work environment through expert communication, facilitation skills and conveying mutual trust and respect to others on the healthcare team
Participates in, supports, and leads quality improvement initiatives to advance patient care delivery and improve outcomes through best practice implementation
Evaluates the implications of access, quality, safety, and cost on the delivery of healthcare
Collects and analyzes patient data to document the impact of nursing practice on outcomes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Mentors and engages nurses and the clinical team as a role model encouraging their own professional development and competency
Health System: The CNS helps to advance the practice of nursing and clinical care through improvement of quality, safety and service in collaboration with interprofessional teams. The CNS actively helps to advance both the Nursing Strategic Plan and UVA Health Strategic plan through engagement in Health System committees and structures, Shared Governance and Unit Based Committees. The CNS's advanced assessment, diagnostic, and collaboration skills coupled with advanced knowledge of systems, safety, research, and quality allow the CNS to facilitate projects and policy changes, and enhance patient outcomes as they transition across care settings.
Demonstrates leadership in the development, mentorship, and empowerment of others within the healthcare community
Promotes the professional practice of the Advanced Practice Provider through responsible interfaces with the public and health care community
Pursues opportunities for active engagement in research, research implementation, and analysis of evidence-based practice
Mentors nurses and nursing staff to analyze research findings that affect nursing practice and patient outcomes
Disseminates specialty knowledge through outreach to the public and the Advanced Practice Provider community at local, state, and/or national forums
Evaluates system strategies and outcomes
Contributes to the dissemination of CNS practice outcomes to both internal and external stakeholders
Adheres to Virginia Board of Nursing and/or Medicine, national certifying organizations, and institutional continuing education requirements necessary to maintain professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), and Advanced Practice certification and practice agreements (as applicable)
Advocates for equitable healthcare by active participation in professional organizations and public policy initiatives
Actively pursues own professional growth and development via opportunities at local, regional and national level
Success Factors:
Demonstrates actualization of three spheres of CNS impact with agility as measured by APP Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations and supervisory feedback
Actively engaged in the sharing of clinical expertise as evidenced by patient outcomes, employee engagement survey
Willingness to embrace and lead change when change is necessary, and ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and management
Ability to work and lead collaboratively within teams
Customer Service and Community Engagement
Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional patient care and service skills
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Master's Degree as an Advance Practice Provider (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Experience: None
Certification: Advanced Practice CNS Certification (ANCC or AACN) in respective specialty population (Adult‑Gero, Neonatal, Pediatric)
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Clinical Nurse Specialist) as set forth by the state of Virginia. Must demonstrate and maintain all applicable credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/NRP), as required specific to position. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as required specific to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. Position requires physical capabilities that may include lifting, prolonged standing and walking. Some travel may be required as related to specific responsibilities.
Position Compensation Range: $87,755.20 - $140,400.00 Annual
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
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