Position Description

The Cardiology Clinical Development Specialist serves as a member of the leadership team and is a subject matter expert for Cardiology Services, quality metrics, and initiatives. The CDS works in collaboration with the Nurse Clinician and the Clinical Nurse Specialists, and reports to the Cardiology Manager.

 

Coordinates the development and implementation of education and training programs to enhance, promote, and maintain high standards of staff professional growth in providing quality patient care. Serves as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice. Administers staff development programs through needs assessment and implements education and training programs for clinical staff. Functions in a leadership role as a clinical expert. Develops and implements training and maintains established standards of care through quality improvement activities. Maintains unit-specific quality, accreditation, and clinical competency programs. Responsibilities involve providing staff instruction on the collection of data, assisting with the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, and serving as a resource to departmental and other hospital staff.

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associates Degree (AD) with three (3) years’ clinical experience OR Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) with two (2) years’ clinical experience. Good oral and written communication skills.

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