Cns Jobs in Maryland

Job Title: Nurse Specialist I Company: Location: Baltimore, MD Description: The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region is actively seeking a Nurse Specialist I to become a part of its Clinical Services Team! This entry level position will work the shift of: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm The Nurse Specialist I will: * Learn and perforn the therapeutic apheresis process * Perform perioperative autologous cell salvage activities * Travel to facilities within the Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region Job Requirements: * RN degree in nursing * Must be eligible for licensure in MD, DC, VA, DE, and PA * Vaid driver's license and a reliable car * Frequent lifting and standing for sustained periods of time * Ability to be flexible - on call required Please visit our website at: www.redcrossblodd.org to apply for this job and to see a list of our current job opportunies. The American Red Cross - Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region is a Non Profit organization that offers employees growth and development; team spirit; a competitive salary; a comprehensive benefits package and free parking. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA and M/F/D/V.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatric Company: Location: Bethesda, MD Description: The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse with experience in Pediatrics.  The CNS is a senior member of the interdisciplinary team within the oncology program of care as well as within the leadership structure of nursing and patient care services and the Clinical Center.  The focus of the CNS role is on the development and implementation of clinical practice standards and care delivery innovations to improve the outcomes experienced by CC patients and assure the quality, relevance and integrity of research data collected in clinical studies conducted at the CC.  As the senior representative of a specialty practice area, the CNS is also responsible for assuring that practice at the CC is based on the most recent and valid research evidence, that the interdisciplinary team is apprised of developments within the clinical specialty, and that innovations and findings from work conducted at the CC are disseminated to the professional community at large.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Medical Oncology Company: Location: Bethesda, MD Description: The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse with experience in a medical oncology.  The CNS is a senior member of the interdisciplinary team within the oncology program of care as well as within the leadership structure of nursing and patient care services and the Clinical Center.  The focus of the CNS role is on the development and implementation of clinical practice standards and care delivery innovations to improve the outcomes experienced by CC patients and assure the quality, relevance and integrity of research data collected in clinical studies conducted at the CC.  As the senior representative of a specialty practice area, the CNS is also responsible for assuring that practice at the CC is based on the most recent and valid research evidence, that the interdisciplinary team is apprised of developments within the clinical specialty, and that innovations and findings from work conducted at the CC are disseminated to the professional community at large.

Job Title: CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST Company: Inova Health Systems Location: Baltimore, MD Description: CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST Req. #: 09-44324-04Facility: Inova Alexandria HospitalLocation: Alexandria, VA USDepartment: Nursing AdministrationWork Schedule: Full Time, Days VaryShift: AnyHours per Pay Period (2wks): 80.00Job Level: 3-5 YearsEducation:Category: NursingPosition Summary:AtInovaAlexandriaHospitalyou will join a dynamic nursing team committed to excellent patient outcomes and outstanding clinical practice. Our nurses enjoy a culture of collaboration, use advanced technology, and have a true desire to set new standards for nursing excellence.Come and help us move the benchmark!Due to a promotion we have an immediate opening for an experienced Clinical Specialist. This pivotal role will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Medical/Surgical, Oncology, and Ortho/Neuro units. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for implementing evidenced?based research clinical practice for our varied medical-surgical patient population, and will provide direction and guidance to clinical staff regarding practice and serve as educator, resource, and mentor.In this position you will have a unique opportunity to lead interdisciplinary teams and to advance the standard of nursing practice at the bedside level through clinical practice, education, consultation, mentoring, and research.InovaAlexandriaHospitalhas been named aDistinguishedHospitalfor Clinical Excellence by Health Grades in 5 out of 6 years (including 2009!) and we are the next Inova facility to complete our paperwork for Magnet designation. 3 of the 5 Inova Health System hospitals have earned this distinction, and our goal of earning it in 2011 makes this a great time for a new Clinical Specialist to shine! We are the first facility in the Inova Health System to introduce Computerized Physician Order Entry, which is being piloted on our Med/Surg unit. This unit is also one of 68 hospitals across the country in the TCAB pilot project, so this position offers lots of opportunity to grow!Requirements:For this position we are seeking a Clinical Specialist with at least 3 years of recent clinical nursing hospital-based practice with demonstrated experience in bedside care of Medical/Surgical patients.A baccalaureate in Nursing and a Master's in Advanced Nursing Practice are required.Must be licensed or eligible for licensing in theCommonwealthofVirginiaas a Registered Nurse.Must be certified, or eligible for certification, as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner.American Heart Association BLS certification required.Education Requirements:Baccalaureate in Nursing and Masters in Advance Clinical Nursing Practice required. Certification in Advanced Nursing Practice required.

Job Title: Senior Nurse Specialist Research Job in BETHESDA, MD Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Bethesda, MD Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Senior Nurse Specialist (Research) Department: Department Of Health And Human Services Agency: National Institutes of Health Sub Agency: Clinical Center/Critical Care Medicine Department Job Announcement Number: CC-10-399926-CRS Salary Range: 80,000.00 - 95,000.00 USD /year Series & Grade: AD-0610-0 Open Period: Friday, February 26, 2010 to Friday, March 26, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time   Indefinite.  This position is an Indefinite appointment in the Excepted Service under Title 42.  it is covered by the provisions of the NIH/CC Clinical Research Support Program (CRS).  Information regarding compensation and other aspects of employment under CRS can be obtained at:  http://ohrm.cc.nih.gov/employ/title42/t42proposal.htm Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Bethesda Campus, Montgomery County, MD Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens or resident aliens with a valid employment authorization. This position is an Indefinite Appointment in the Excepted Service under Title 42. It is covered by the provisions of the NIH/CC Clinical Research Support Program (CRS).Job Summary:Join us on the edge of discovery. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the premiere biomedical research center for the Nation and the world. The 27 Institutes and Centers at NIH employ approximately 18,000 scientists and administrative/support staff leading the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives. The Senior Nurse Specialist (Research) position is located in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)/Critical Care Medicine Department (CCMD) HIV Research Clinic of the NIH Clinical Center. The HIV Research Clinic is responsible for conducting and supporting basic research on the pathogenesis of disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), developing new drug therapies, conducting clinical trials of promising experimental drugs for HIV infection and related opportunistic infections, and carrying out epidemiologic studies to assess the impact of HIV on the populations most severely infected by the epidemic. The NIH mission is science in pursuit of knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. At NIH, the employer of choice, the possibilities are endless. Top 5 Reasons to work for NIH: ·         NIH Mission ·         Challenging Work ·         Career Advancement Opportunities ·         Sense of Achievement ·         Exceptional Benefits Packages To see additional reasons employees love to work at NIH, please click here. NIH named to AARP's 50 Best Employers for Workers over 50! Click here to see why. New to the Government Application Process? We want to be sure you have an opportunity to be considered, so please review the information under 'Qualifications and Evaluations' and follow the instructions listed under 'How to Apply.'Key Requirements: Please carefully read and follow the instructions for HOW TO APPLY. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Applicants must submit a copy of their current license Must pass pre-employment examination. Licensure, Certification, or Registration required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Major Duties: Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Senior Nurse Specialist (Research) serves as an authority for a specified patient population, independently assessing acute and non-acute clinic problems and toxicities, and appropriately consulting and collaborating with medical and multidisciplinary staff, colleagues from the specific institutes, departments or programs. Contributes to the development of policies and procedures applied to patient populations in constantly changing complex, biomedical research protocols. Provides consultative services to the multidisciplinary team relevant to all matters of clinical research issues across the department. Provides mentorship to nurse specialist developing skills and expertise in clinical research. Serves as nurse consultant to academic institutions, professional agencies, and community organizations to provide education and/or information on clinical trials. Provides leadership to professional communities, the nursing profession nationally and internationally and health care agencies in order to enhance standards of clinical research. Directs health care members in the execution of trials and resolution of logistical constraints and assures all aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal regulatory requirements are met/exceeded. Directs and performs quality assurance and quality control activities as they relate to protocol adherence, protocol monitoring, data collection, data abstraction, and data analysis and assures standard operating procedures reflect the highest standards of data integrity and patient safety. Directs the work of data managers and other professionals as it relates to protocol responsibilities. Performs, and/or coordinates the collection, processing and handling of laboratory samples including appropriate storage and shipping. Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.Qualifications: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience:  providing clinical and clinical research services for patients with HIV infection; independently assessing acute and non-acute clinic problems and toxicities; and state of the art nursing, medical and research practice related to a specific patient population and the underlying physiological and psychological processes. OR Education:  Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.  AND Registration:  Applicants must have active, current registration as an RN in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Applicants must submit a copy of their current license and/or registration. This position allows you to qualify and be considered based on your education. To receive this consideration, please submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package, however, official transcripts will be needed prior to beginning employment. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online – please check your school website to obtain a copy quickly. If you have Federal status and have never been on an appointment in this occupational series, you must submit your transcripts as indicated above. If you have Federal status and are currently or were previously on an appointment in this occupational series, you do not need to submit transcripts at the time of application. Instead, you should submit an SF-50 showing that you were on an appointment in this occupational series.Foreign Education You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Nursing for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.This position is subject to a background investigation. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination. This position is designated as an 'emergency' position and the selected candidate will be considered an 'emergency' employee and will be required to be avail

Job Title: Nurse Specialist Research Niddk Dh Job in BETHESDA, MD Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Bethesda, MD Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Nurse Specialist (Research) - NIDDK - DH Department: Department Of Health And Human Services Agency: Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Job Announcement Number: NIDDK-10-393324-DH Salary Range: 66,630.00 - 97,333.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0610-11/12 Promotion Potential: 12 Open Period: Monday, February 01, 2010 to Friday, February 12, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Bethesda, MD Who May Be Considered: This position is being filled through the Direct-Hire Authority for this occupation and is open to all US Citizens. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Traditional rating/ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.Job Summary:Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans. If you are a motivated, intelligent individual with experience as a Nurse Specialist, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Liver Diseases Branch (LDB), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health.  We offer career-enhancing opportunities through challenging work assignments, exciting special projects, and exceptional professional training.  The mission of the Liver Diseases Branch is to develop integrated, multidisciplinary approaches to the study of liver diseases and to bridge clinical medicine and basic science with translation of fundamental knowledge to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases. At NIH, the employer of choice, the possibilities are endless. Top 5 Reasons to work for NIH: ·         NIH Mission ·         Challenging Work ·         Career Advancement Opportunities ·         Sense of Achievement ·         Exceptional Benefits Packages To see additional reasons employees love to work at NIH, please click here. NIH named to AARP's 50 Best Employers for Workers over 50! Click here to see why. New to the Government Application Process? We want to be sure you have an opportunity to be considered, so please review the information on the 'Qualifications and Evaluations' tab and follow the instructions listed on the 'How to Apply' tab.Key Requirements: Please carefully read and follow the instructions for HOW TO APPLY. U.S. Citizenship Licensure, Certification, or Registration required. Major Duties: As a Nurse Specialist, you will be responsible for the following major duties and responsibilities: Patient Care:  You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the care and management of patients participating in protocol investigations.  You will schedule patients for clinic visits, consults, admissions, liver and fat pad biopsies, imaging studies and glucose tolerance tests; ensure that patients arrive to their scheduled appointments and follow patients in regular clinic visits to assess their response, symptoms and side effects; and ensure that protocol-required orders are entered and that medications are delivered and taken.  You will maintain telephone contact with patients, collaborating teams, inpatient units and outpatient clinic to ensure proper adherence to protocol and high quality patient care, and educate patients on treatment, side effects, procedures and expectations.  You will participate in routine clinical rounds, roster and patient safety meetings of LDB, and participate in meetings related to patients under your care.  Research Development:  You will participate in the design of new trials, review protocols at the design and implementation stages, make recommendations regarding general research and specific nursing aspects of trial, implement required protocol changes; and develop patient education materials. Protocol Administration:  You will maintain required documentation and files for research protocols, gather data for yearly IRB reviews and coordinates submission process, and ensures that protocol and regulatory requirements are met in terms of patient safety and research goals. Data Collection, Presentation and Continuing Education:  You will collect patient questionnaires and forms; maintain research-related database of lab, imaging and questionnaire results; ensure that blood/tissue samples are collected, transported and stored appropriately; contribute to the preparation of presentations and research manuscripts and may present results of research; attend professional meetings/courses, and may participate and present in the LDB journal club.  Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Education:  Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.  Registration:  Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.  An applicant who has graduated from an approved nursing educational program within the past 12 months may be appointed pending State registration as a professional nurse within 6 months of appointment.  No person appointed pending registration may be retained beyond 6 months, or promoted, if registration has not been attained. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants for the GS-11 must have completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education; OR one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level.  Examples of specialized experience at the GS-9 may include: experience applying a wide range of nursing principles, practices and clinical experience to provide high quality nursing care; experience applying basic research procedures to the proper handling of various biological samples including safety precautions, storage and transport; experience applying organizational principles of outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and services to facilitate coordinated nursing care; and experience communicating effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, collaborators and physicians.  In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants for the GS-12 must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11).  Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 may include:  experience applying an in-depth knowledge of the research process, mechanisms of protocol development, implementation, regulation, data analysis and dissemination of findings; experience applying an understanding of patient teaching/learning needs in relation to interventions and protocol requirements; experience interpreting test results and identify those that are a safety issue and require intervention; and experience in the development of presentations, programs and patient education and reference materials.  Graduate level education must have been in nursing with a concentration in a field of nursing (i.e., teaching, a clinical specialty, research, administration, etc) or in a closely related non-nursing field directly applicable to the requirements of the position to be filled.  Experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the posi

Job Title: Nurse Specialist Emergency Room Company: Location: Andrews Air Force Base, MD Description: The primary purpose of this position is to provide senior duty representation after normal hours and to render professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.  Provides an advanced level of triage responsibilities and specialized nursing care to complex acutely ill patients (i.e., coronary, trauma, medical, pediatric).   Administers prescribed medications and is familiar with correct dosages and potential side effects.   Participates in continuing education programs to update/or maintain skills and knowledge to meet annual requirements. Assesses patient and family to include physical and psychological needs.  Serves as a resource person for other nurses in the facility and providers to consult when difficult problems occur in critically ill patients.  Complies with the Air Force Medical Service Customer Service Basics program.    This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.   MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE:  Spouses of active duty military members may be eligible for consideration under DEU competitive examining.   To claim DEU military spouse preference you must submit your documentation showing eligibility at the time you apply.  Specific program requirements may be found at  http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/3B4E4C8C690348C09D95AF48FCE07198/st006.pdf   To request MSP hiring preference, all spouses must submit the following documents: Application or resume; Statement requesting MSP; and Copy of military sponsor's PCS orders.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical Oncology) Company: Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Location: Bethesda, MD Description: Nursing at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC) supports the intramural research program by partnering with patients in support of their participation in clinical research.  If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and motivated individual with experience in Medical Oncology Nursing AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Nursing and Patient Care Services, Advance Practice and Outcomes Management, Clinical Center.   At NIH, the employer of choice, the possibilities are endless.Top 5 Reasons to work for NIH:·         NIH Mission·         Challenging Work·         Career Advancement Opportunities·         Sense of Achievement·         Exceptional Benefits PackagesTo see additional reasons employees love to work at NIH, please click here.NIH named to AARP's 50 Best Employers for Workers over 50! Click here to see why.New to the Government Application Process? We want to be sure you have an opportunity to be considered, so please review the information under 'Qualifications and Evaluations' and follow the instructions listed under 'How to Apply.' Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.KEY REQUIREMENTS: Please carefully read and follow the instructions for HOW TO APPLY Background and/or Security Investigation required. Must pass pre-employment examination.

Job Title: Nurse Specialist Research Niddk Dh Company: Location: Bethesda, MD Description: As a Nurse Specialist, you will be responsible for the following major duties and responsibilities: Patient Care:  You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the care and management of patients participating in protocol investigations.  You will schedule patients for clinic visits, consults, admissions, liver and fat pad biopsies, imaging studies and glucose tolerance tests; ensure that patients arrive to their scheduled appointments and follow patients in regular clinic visits to assess their response, symptoms and side effects; and ensure that protocol-required orders are entered and that medications are delivered and taken.  You will maintain telephone contact with patients, collaborating teams, inpatient units and outpatient clinic to ensure proper adherence to protocol and high quality patient care, and educate patients on treatment, side effects, procedures and expectations.  You will participate in routine clinical rounds, roster and patient safety meetings of LDB, and participate in meetings related to patients under your care.  Research Development:  You will participate in the design of new trials, review protocols at the design and implementation stages, make recommendations regarding general research and specific nursing aspects of trial, implement required protocol changes; and develop patient education materials. Protocol Administration:  You will maintain required documentation and files for research protocols, gather data for yearly IRB reviews and coordinates submission process, and ensures that protocol and regulatory requirements are met in terms of patient safety and research goals. Data Collection, Presentation and Continuing Education:  You will collect patient questionnaires and forms; maintain research-related database of lab, imaging and questionnaire results; ensure that blood/tissue samples are collected, transported and stored appropriately; contribute to the preparation of presentations and research manuscripts and may present results of research; attend professional meetings/courses, and may participate and present in the LDB journal club.

Job Title: Senior Nurse Specialist Research Company: Location: Bethesda, MD Description: Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Senior Nurse Specialist (Research) serves as an authority for a specified patient population, independently assessing acute and non-acute clinic problems and toxicities, and appropriately consulting and collaborating with medical and multidisciplinary staff, colleagues from the specific institutes, departments or programs. Contributes to the development of policies and procedures applied to patient populations in constantly changing complex, biomedical research protocols. Provides consultative services to the multidisciplinary team relevant to all matters of clinical research issues across the department. Provides mentorship to nurse specialist developing skills and expertise in clinical research. Serves as nurse consultant to academic institutions, professional agencies, and community organizations to provide education and/or information on clinical trials. Provides leadership to professional communities, the nursing profession nationally and internationally and health care agencies in order to enhance standards of clinical research. Directs health care members in the execution of trials and resolution of logistical constraints and assures all aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal regulatory requirements are met/exceeded. Directs and performs quality assurance and quality control activities as they relate to protocol adherence, protocol monitoring, data collection, data abstraction, and data analysis and assures standard operating procedures reflect the highest standards of data integrity and patient safety. Directs the work of data managers and other professionals as it relates to protocol responsibilities. Performs, and/or coordinates the collection, processing and handling of laboratory samples including appropriate storage and shipping. Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.