Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Title: Hospital Clinical Nurse Specialist (Penn01) Company: Deegan, Fernandez & Associates, Inc Location: Chester Heights, PA Description: Company: Deegan, Fernandez & Associates, Inc Title: Hospital Clinical Nurse Specialist (Penn01) JobID: Register to View 5237 City: Chester Heights State: PA Description: The CNS is a clinical leadership position that includes traditional components of patient care, consultation, research utilization and education with the dual aims of upholding practice standards and contributing to the professional development of others. An important focus of this role is to understand the organizatoin goals and work with clinical staff to implement practice initiatives/changes.

Job Title: Financial Clinical Nurse Specialist Company: Accredo Location: Warrendale, PA Description: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent and 3+ years experience as a Registered Nurse with practice in hospital, physician’s office or home care setting.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V Job Description: Serves as Clinical Consultant and provides clinical support to Reimbursement Department. Validates patient’s diagnosis and reviews history and profiles for supporting clinical documentation. Processes appeals for Legal, and Clinical audits.

Job Title: Hospital Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit ( Company: Deegan, Fernandez & Associates, Inc Location: Chester Heights, PA Description: Company: Deegan, Fernandez & Associates, Inc Title: Hospital Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit ( JobID: Register to View 5238 City: Chester Heights State: PA Description: The resources of an academic medical center will help you develop programs that will enhance the practice of professional Nursing as you mentor staff and participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of practice standards.

Job Title: Clinical Project Coordinator - CNS-Pain Company: Cephalon, Inc. Location: Frazer, PA Description: Clinical Project Coordinator - CNS-PainJob ID: 1722# Positions: 1Location: US-PA-FrazerExperience (Years): ..Posted Date: 1/28/2010Category: ..Job Number: WB2009 12-121 Apply for this job:Your application choices are:* Apply for this jobonline* Refer a friend to this jobMore information about this job:Overview:The candidate serves in a critical role by coordinating communications thereby ensuring study milestones are achieved, and internal processes are carried out by coordinating and working with the Clinical Operations Director of the clinical study teams, as well as with vendors and other departments internally at Cephalon. The candidate furthermore is accountable for specific trial deliverables as described below and receives guidance from the CPM (Clinical Program Manager) or Clinical Operations Director.Responsibilities:All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.Scientific Planning/Study(ies) Set Up• Carries out study set up activities as delegated by the clinical program manager• Provides close oversight of the functions of the CRO/vendors to ensure successful completion of the clinical operations functions within the trials/program• Reviews and provides input to the following deliverables for the CRO/clinical operations vendor (study Enrollment plan, Communication plan, Site Selection process, Data Retrieval plan, Monitoring Plan, etc)• Facilitates and coordinates the transfer of information among the vendors/CRO and different departments within Cephalon (e.g. legal, drug supply, regulatory affairs, PKDM)• Participates in the review of the protocol and provide input from an operational perspective (schedule of events; SAE fax, etc)• Reviews and provides input into final case report form designStudy Conduct/Close-Out• Provides Clinical program manager with regular status updates of program progress• Tracks the progress of the ongoing clinical trials; performs issue escalation to the clinical program manager and internal teams from the CRO/vendors • Performs quality checks during the conduct of the clinical trials on key trial activities and deliverables including but not limited to the following: site monitoring reports and issue follow-up; Trial master file contents; Clinical data• Coordinates internally the transfer of communication among Cephalon and vendors/CRO• Monitors key performance indicators for the program set by clinical program manager, team and the CRO• In cases where multiple vendors are utilized, facilitates and coordinates communication among vendors and assists in the development of appropriate lines of communications and revision of manuals (project plan, communication plan, etc) with clear delineation of responsibility• Ensures proper distribution of IND/NDA Safety Reports from Cephalon to the CRO/vendors• Facilitates the approval of Clinical Trial Agreements and other contracts required to conduct programs that cannot be completed by the vendor• Works with the clinical program manager in monitoring the trial budget each month by reviewing expenses and accruals ; collaborates with Global sourcing and Finances departments at Cephalon• Reviews (and Approves) and ensures that all essential documents are present and that the TMF is complete prior to transfer to Cephalon• Leads or participates in Lessons Learned sessions with the vendors/CROs and input from the clinical program manager or delegateGeneral/Administrative• Participates in the review, development and revision of departmental SOPsQualifications:• Preferred: BS in Science or Healthcare related discipline with 3 or more years of pharmaceutical industry or clinical research site based experienceNote: Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position may be considered.• Must have knowledge of GCPs and ICH guidelines and clinical operations• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills• Must be able to travel with overnight stays, as necessary• Must have experience in vendor management, and in multitasking• Works independently• Has background therapeutic knowledge either on oncology, immunology, pain, neurology, or psychiatry related fieldsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Able to carry approximately 30 lbs (e.g. laptop, personal belongings and related documents) during out of office travel.

Job Title: RN - CLINICAL Nurse Specialist, MSN - Cardiac Company: Tenet Health Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: Under direction of Dir of Cardiac Services, the Cardiac Service Nurse Specialist serves as a clinical role model, consultant, and assumes overall responsibility for development of patient education and for the education of staff and students within the Cardiac Service Line as well as the development and monitioring of clinical research in the pediatric cardiac care. The role also includes leadership responsibilities as designated by the Director inclusive of clinical operational management of the CCU, facilitation of staffing resources and participation in the Cardiac Service performance improvement process. Hospital participation includes Medication Safety, Critical Care PI/Qualitiy Committee, Point of Care Committee and other committees as designated by the Director.

Job Title: RN - CLINICAL Nurse Specialist, MSN - Cardiac Company: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (A Tenet Facility) Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children has served the Philadelphia community for over 125 years and for the past three years, has been named on the U.S. News & World Report's Top 25 Pediatric Hospital List. The passion for great medicine continues. DescriptionUnder direction of Dir of Cardiac Services, the Cardiac Service Nurse Specialist serves as a clinical role model, consultant, and assumes overall responsibility for development of patient education and for the education of staff and students within the Cardiac Service Line as well as the development and monitioring of clinical research in the pediatric cardiac care. The role also includes leadership responsibilities as designated by the Director inclusive of clinical operational management of the CCU, facilitation of staffing resources and participation in the Cardiac Service performance improvement process. Hospital participation includes Medication Safety, Critical Care PI/Qualitiy Committee, Point of Care Committee and other committees as designated by the Director.QualificationsRequirements: current PA RN license, American Heart Association CPR certification, PALS, a minimum of 2 years current pediatric cardiac care experience with demonstrated clinical expertise and advanced assessment skills required. A minimum of a MSN degree is preferred. Will consider matriculation in a master's program to be completed within one year of hire**. Must maintain the continuing education requirement to maintain competency in pediatric cardiac care. Demonstrated ability to work independently, in an interdisciplinary environment. Commitment to personal and professional growth. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills. Computer literacy to include PowerPoint, Excel & Word. ** Note: Person's occupying this role will be titled Clinical Specialist (CS) until a master's in nursing is accomplished.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Kindred Hospital Pittsburgh North Shore Company: Kindred Healthcare Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: Functions in the role of expert clinician, coordinator, educator, consultant, , and researcher. In collaboration with the medical staff and nursing staff, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes. Incorporated within each of these roles, the CNS is a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader, and cost-effective practitioner.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist- Heart Failure/Telemetry Company: University of Penn Health Syst Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: BE RESPECTED FOR YOUR EXPERTISE.    Everyone who works with the University of Pennsylvania Health System has an important job. Committed to being one of the best health systems in the nation, this is where dedicated teamwork helps us achieve our high standards. This is a full time position for a Clinical Nurse Specialist.       The clinical Nurse Specialist provides and or guides the staff in providing comprehensive specialized care for designated units or patient/family populations, and assumes educational and administrative responsibilities in the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Heart Failure/Telemetry/Angioplasty Unit. The ideal clinical nurse specialist practices in collaboration with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum.*Assist and guide the staff in providing comprehensive patient care. *Collaboration between the Clinical Nurse Educator to identify the needs, plans and implementation of education programs in the unit is a must! *Provide pertinent clinical information regarding care delivery systems, standards of care/practice guidelines and new products and recommends changes in practice. *Continues in Nursing Research by identifying nursing practice problems for study, disseminating and incorporating research findings into practice and then evaluating these findings. *Organizes and/or presents Nursing Grand Rounds*Participates in and supports departmental and organizational efforts for design, measure, assess and improve its performance*Demonstrates an understanding of appropriate safety and infection control techniques and hospital policy     Graduation from an approved NLN accredited school of Nursing with a current PA RN license or current PA RN Temporary Practice Permit. Graduate of NLN Accredited MSN program in the Clinical Nurse Specialist role preferred, would consider NP or someone near the end of their advanced practice program.*Equivalent of five years full time experience with three years being in the specialty.*Certification in area of specialty.*Attends a minimum of ten hours of education time and/or taking one course toward advanced education in a health-related field. Obtains and maintains specialty certification through a national professional organization.BLS required, ACLS desired.     Working within the University of Pennsylvania Health System, you will enjoy the camaraderie and support that you'll experience at our prestigious institution, as well as a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes pre-paid tuition assistance. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEMwww.pennhealth.com/jobs WE ARE MEDICINE.AA/EOE, M/F/D/V. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Penn01) Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Chester Heights, PA Description: Company: Deegan, Fernandez & Associates, Inc Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Penn01) JobID: Register to View 5237 City: Chester Heights State: PA Description: The CNS is a clinical leadership position that includes traditional components of patient care, consultation, research utilization and education with the dual aims of upholding practice standards and contributing to the professional development of others. An important focus of this role is to understand the organizatoin goals and work with clinical staff to implement practice initiatives/changes.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical ICU Company: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: Full time position (80 hrs. biwkly.) available for Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Medical ICU. Contact: Email: Phone: Fax: