006481% of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)Serves as an information resource on current best practices in wellness assessment techniques, tools, and methodsConducts comprehensive, holistic wellness and illness assessments using established or innovative evidence-based techniques, tools, and methodsCollaborates with the multidisciplinary team using the nursing process to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and / or familyIdentifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for a select population of patients and / or familiesServes as a resource and mentor for clinical nurse specialists for consulting with and educating patients and their familiesEnsures they receive appropriate education about their clinical condition, treatment options, patient rights, and health managementDevelops, implements, and evaluates new models of practice across the continuum of careLeads the implementation of new policies and procedures across all nursing departmentsLeads collaborative projects with nurse leaders and other health care professionals to develop and introduce new or improved nursing and quality improvement practicesCollaborates with nurse leadership on developing systems and methods to assist with resource utilization, staff allocation and scheduling in response to changes in the patient census and clinical needsLeads and mentors nursing staff within a specialtyCollaborates with nurse leadership to develop practice environments that support shared decision-making, employee engagement, and interdisciplinary coordination of care006481% of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)Serves as an information resource on current best practices in wellness assessment techniques, tools, and methodsConducts comprehensive, holistic wellness and illness assessments using established or innovative evidence-based techniques, tools, and methodsCollaborates with the multidisciplinary team using the nursing process to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and / or familyIdentifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for a select population of patients and / or familiesServes as a resource and mentor for clinical nurse specialists for consulting with and educating patients and their familiesEnsures they receive appropriate education about their clinical condition, treatment options, patient rights, and health managementDevelops, implements, and evaluates new models of practice across the continuum of careLeads the implementation of new policies and procedures across all nursing departmentsLeads collaborative projects with nurse leaders and other health care professionals to develop and introduce new or improved nursing and quality improvement practicesCollaborates with nurse leadership on developing systems and methods to assist with resource utilization, staff allocation and scheduling in response to changes in the patient census and clinical needsLeads and mentors nursing staff within a specialtyCollaborates with nurse leadership to develop practice environments that support shared decision-making, employee engagement, and interdisciplinary coordination of care. Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide education, training, and direction to nursing staff, and to develop positive working relationships with patients, families, employees, and outside agencies as required.