Clinical Nurse Specialist – Savannah

Join our client, RehabCare Group, as the Clinical Nurse Specialist supporting the rehabilitation and skilled nursing programs at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital System in Savannah, Georgia. Reporting to the Program Director, the Clinical Nurse Specialist provides indirect patient care services to support patient care, promote professional education, and advance knowledge through research and scholarly activities among the rehabilitation and skilled nursing staff.

Key responsibilities include:
* Assist the Program Director with the overall operation of the rehabilitation and skilled nursing programs, including planning, directing and coordinating all program activities.
* Provide staff with continuing education opportunities, orientation and clinical specialist support.
* Develop and implement training programs, identify and assess performance needs in collaboration with the Program Director and the nurse management team. Act as a resource to the Program Director and provide appropriate documentation of education activities.
* Address staff performance issues, monitor adherence to regulations, and aid the Admissions Coordinator in determining appropriate course for patients.
* Support the Program Director in the management of all day to day rehabilitation and skilled nursing program activities including the admissions and referrals process and adherence to policies and practices.

The successful candidate will:
* Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, with at least three years full-time equivalent experience as a RN in a specialty area, preferably a rehabilitation setting.
* CRRN certification is highly desirable, though not required.
* Have the ability to manage in a fast paced, multi-function hospital, health or human services environment. Must be able to manage multiple sets of priorities and delegate effectively.
* Possess strong organizational skills and proficiency with MS Office products. Experience with electronic medical records a plus.
* Exhibit unquestioned ethics, as well as a demonstrated record of working with sensitive, confidential records and materials.

St. Joseph's/Candler is a 220-bed, not-for-profit health institution, fully accredited both as individual sites and as a network by JCAHO. St. Joseph's/Candler has achieved MAGNET status for nursing excellence and is noted as one of the country's Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Systems by Modern Healthcare Magazine. Both campuses are located in hip and historic Savannah, known for its rich art and dining scene, as well as its proximity to the coast. The area boasts an abundance of recreation and leisure activities for the whole family including golf, shopping, or simply relaxing at the beach.

RehabCare is a publicly traded St. Louis based organization providing physical rehabilitation program management services in partnership with nearly 1,400 hospitals, inpatient units, nursing homes, outpatient facilities and other long-term care facilities throughout the United States. In addition, RehabCare also owns and operates freestanding physical rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals. With more than 16,000 colleagues contributing to their success, the company is poised for significant growth.

If you are interested in a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a high growth potential position, please send a resume (MSWord format preferred) to the executive search firm, Koppen Group by email: recruit@koppengroup.com; fax: 314.721.9760; or mail: 8012 Bonhomme, St. Louis, MO 63105. Tel: 314.721.9770. Please reference Job Code PDG432.1 in e-mail subject line for prompt consideration. Equal opportunity employer.

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