Nurse Practice Specialist, Dialysis - MGH
Nurse Practice Specialist, Dialysis - MGH
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
In this role you will provide bedside clinical support promote evidence-based care and ensure adherence to CDC/DPH standards. Were looking for a collaborative proactive leader who fosters strong relationships with staff and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient outcomes.
The Dialysis Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practice Specialist (NPS) will lead quality initiatives by analyzing clinical outcomes reporting data to leadership and driving continuous improvement. This role ensures compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards monitors internal and external quality metrics and identifies opportunities for enhanced performance. The ideal candidate will serve as the subject matter expert in hemodialysis during regulatory surveys including those by DPH and the Joint Commission.
The CNS or NPS will provide expert consultation mentor staff and support professional development through orientation education and competency assessment. They will collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to advance clinical practice improve patient outcomes and promote a culture of safety and excellence.
Principal responsibilities:
Provide consultation services for the inpatient hemodialysis unit as well as inpatient peritoneal dialysis patients.
Build and maintain nursing policies and procedures related to hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Build and deliver educational opportunities related to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.
Performs as the content expert in both CMS and the Joint Commission regulations as it applies to inpatient and ambulatory dialysis services.
Responsible for regulatory reporting and updates in a variety of reporting platforms including EQRS NHSN IPRO learning among others.
Leads quality improvement initiative to optimize the use of the electronic medical record.
Supports physician and nursing leaders as needed on clinical quality initiatives.
Utilizes nursing knowledge to prepare review data and data collection procedures.
Qualifications
Requirements:
a. Graduation from a graduate degree program with a clinical practicum designed to prepare the graduate for practice as a CNS that is approved by a national accrediting organization for academic programs acceptable to the Board; and
b. Successful completion of at minimum core content at the graduate level in sophisticated assessment advanced pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics.
c. Current CNS certification granted by a Board recognized certifying organization
OR-
Nursing Practice Specialist Requirements
a. Masters degree in Nursing or related field.
b. must have relevant professional experience in a Dialysis unit.
c. Certification in specialty area or willingness to obtain.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for developing educational programs clinical decision-making management of quality outcomes and participation in research activities. Provide patient care in the clinical environment health promotion disease prevention health education and patient and family counseling activities.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.
-Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family.
-Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care outcomes.
-Provide health care services to patients.
-Forming a diagnosis and management and treatment of illness and disease.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Nursing required and Masters Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse MA RN license - required
Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS - preferred
Experience
Clinical nursing experience 3-5 years required and Clinical education experience 2-3 years preferred and Nursing leadership experience 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing care practices and principles.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing evidence-based care plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams patients and families.
- Leadership abilities to provide guidance mentorship and education to nursing staff.
- Ability to stay updated on the latest advancements in nursing skills and patient care through continuous learning and professional development.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$46.78 - $115.70/HourlyGrade
GHCBRN59BEEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
