Clinical Specialist Job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Weymouth, MA

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Weymouth, MA

Job Description

Clinical Specialist Role

The Clinical Specialist is a vital member of the nursing leadership team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This role plays a crucial part in supporting nurses, nursing support personnel, and the organization in adopting evidence-based practice (EBP) principles.

The Clinical Specialist works collaboratively with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute nursing leadership to ensure the achievement of high-quality, cost-effective patient and family outcomes.

  • This role requires expertise as a clinician, educator, consultant, and leader, incorporating competencies described by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Oncology Nursing Society.
  • Key responsibilities include influencing nurses and other healthcare professionals to adopt EBP, collaborating on quality and process improvement initiatives, and providing clinical expertise in policy development and implementation.
  • The Clinical Specialist will also participate in research activities to expand the scientific base of nursing practice knowledge.
  • In addition, this role involves mentoring and supporting the professional growth and development of nurses, other staff members, and students.

Responsibilities and Expectations

  1. Models excellence in nursing practice using advanced concepts and scientific knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
  2. Collaborates with other departments and disciplines to develop projects, initiatives, and programs that meet the goals of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
  3. Provides education to nursing staff and patients' families based on advanced practice knowledge of oncology nursing care and adult learning principles.
  4. Assesses learning needs and develops educational programs that ensure ongoing competence of nursing staff.
  5. Mentors and supports the professional growth and development of nurses and other staff members.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in nursing is required.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of recent experience as an oncology nurse is required.
  • Leadership and education experience are necessary for this role.
  • Appropriate advanced practice nursing certification is required.
  • Clinical expertise in oncology nursing is essential.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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