Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist ( RN, CNS ) - Bronson Methodist Hospital - Full-time Days

Job Title

Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN, CNS)

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Employment Type

Full-time, Days

Job Summary

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse with expertise in nursing management of a defined specialty population. The CNS translates evidence-based practices into high quality patient care, via direct care, consultation, system leadership, collaboration, coaching, and research to improve outcomes for patients, families, nurses, and the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibits strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Displays sound computer skills across multiple software applications.
• Possesses a high degree of flexibility and manages multiple concurrent projects.
• Assists with issue identification and problem resolution.
• Demonstrates strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Works effectively in inter‑professional teams.
• Provides direct patient care and consults with interdisciplinary teams to achieve high quality outcomes.
• Leads system change to improve nursing practice and health outcomes.
• Handles tasks that may require lifting up to 50 pounds and prolonged hand/eye coordination.
• Work may involve moderate to high mental and visual fatigue.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MSN or MS in Nursing).
• Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Minimum of two years recent clinical obstetrical nursing experience.
• Minimum of two years labor and delivery experience.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan.
• Basic Life Support certification within orientation period.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within orientation period if providing coverage for critically ill patient populations.

Core Competencies

• Direct Care – direct interaction with patients, families, and groups to promote health and improve quality of life.
• Consultation – patient, staff, or system‑focused interaction to implement practice improvements.
• System Leadership – manages change and empowers others to improve practice.
• Collaboration – works jointly to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Coaching – provides skillful guidance and teaching to advance care.
• Research – generates new knowledge and contributes to nursing science.
• Ethical Decision‑Making, Moral Agency, and Advocacy – identifies and acts on ethical concerns at patient, family, provider, and system levels.

Shift & Schedule

Full time with 40 scheduled weekly hours. Shift: First shift (daytime). Hours and specific shift time type to be confirmed at interview.