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The Clinical Specialist, Nursing Quality (CS, NQ) is a member of the nursing leadership team. This role reports to the Director, Nursing Quality and Magnet Program, and collaborates with nurses at all levels in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that influence and enhance evidence-based practice, shared decision-making, professional development of nurses, and top performance on nursing quality outcomes. The CS, NQ works collaboratively and possesses expertise as a(n) clinician, learning facilitator, quality improvement specialist, change agent and leader. CS, NQ practice is based on competencies described by the Association for Nursing Professional Development, National Association for Healthcare Quality, American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Oncology Nursing Society as well as standards set forth by regulatory agencies.

This role will focus primarily on the development, implementation, and evaluation of nurse-driven protocols in ambulatory settings. In addition, the CS will support ongoing regulatory readiness and compliance for Nursing and Patient Care Services.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Clinical Nursing Practice

• Models excellence in nursing practice using scientific knowledge and advanced concepts in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of actual or potential problems in the oncology patient population.

• Proactively identifies opportunities and investigates solutions to assure the provision of state-of-the-art nursing care and associated outcomes.

• Influences patient outcomes through the translation, implementation, and integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) into daily operational activities.

• Collaborates and consults with nurses and others to influence nursing practices and improve care outcomes within a specific unit or service and/or across Nursing and Patient Care Services (NPCS) and the Institute.

• A key stake holder and decision maker for the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care, policies, and guidelines.

Education

• Provides education to NPCS staff and patients, and families based on advanced practice knowledge of oncology nursing care and the principles of adult learning and quality improvement methodology.

• Designs and evaluates quality improvement educational programs and initiatives that are congruent with DFCI’s strategic plan, NPCS priorities, regulatory requirements, and oncology nursing standards.

• Designs and implements clinical and professional competency programs and other educational activities in collaboration with nursing staff and leaders.

• Participates in local and national professional activities and organizations to promote the educational and professional growth of self and others within DFCI and the community.

• Is as a member of the DFCI Provider Unit for ANA-MA continuing nursing education.

Consultation, Mentorship, and Coaching

• Works collaboratively with other departments and disciplines on projects, initiatives, and programs to meet the nursing quality goals of DFCI and promotes excellence in care delivery and outcomes.

• Is a clinical resource and consultant to all the DFCI nursing community regarding clinical policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards and guidelines of care.

• Provides clinical expertise from the nursing quality and patient safety lens in the development and implementation of nursing clinical policy, procedure and standards processes and is a key member of DFCI NPCS and other policy committees.

• Mentors and supports the professional growth and development of nurses, other NPCS staff and students in relation to quality improvement and patient safety

Research and Quality

• Participates in the development of the DFCI Nursing Quality Plan.

• Facilitates and leads quality and process improvement projects and initiatives utilizing the DMAIC model.

• Analyzes nurse-sensitive outcomes and contributes to the development of ambulatory nurse sensitive outcomes.

• Assesses quality of care and patient outcomes.

• Implements evidence-based process improvement initiatives at the department level with NPCS staff.

• Identifies clinical practice problems, reviews literature, and provides clinical support to staff and leaders to implement EBP solutions.

• Participates in research activities that expand the scientific base of nursing practice knowledge.

• Disseminates work related to research, EBP and quality improvement initiatives.

• Is a member of Nurse Executive Committee for Quality.

Leadership

• Contributes to the creation of an environment that stimulates continuous self-earning, positive group processes, reflective practice, and the empowerment of others.

• Models constructive and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues.

• Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.

• Participates in goal-defining processes and systems changes to promote best practices.

• Positively impacts patient and nurse outcomes by functioning as a change agent, to implement, evaluate and promote nursing care and systems that are safe, cost effective and evidence based.

• Partners with leaders in clinical areas to establish goals and then develop, implement, and evaluate strategies consistent with institutional and departmental goals.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Master’s degree in nursing.

• Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience as a nurse in oncology.

• Leadership, education, and quality improvement experience required.

• Specialty Certification required such as NPD-BC, CPHQ, OCN within one year of hire.

• Active in professional organizations such as ONS, NAHQ, ANPD.

• Ability to work as an effective member of an interprofessional team.

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Program or project development experience.

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Ability to make independent decisions.

• Identifies personal, clinical and leadership strengths and areas for growth, formulating professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishment

• Compliance with accepted standards of professional nursing practice and all licensure and registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Clinical expertise in oncology nursing.

2. Knowledge of clinical quality frameworks

3. Proficiency in data analysis and dissemination of quality metrics

4. Ability to work as an effective member of an interprofessional team.

5. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Program or project development and implementation experience.

7. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

8. Ability to make independent decisions.

9. Identifies personal, clinical and leadership strengths and areas for growth, formulating professional goals, objectives, and methods for accomplishment

10. Compliance with accepted standards of professional nursing practice and all licensure and registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.

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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