How do they match: Clinical Nurse Specialists

  • Quality Management Nurse

  • Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

  • Plan, evaluate, or modify treatment programs, based on information gathered by observing and interviewing patients or by analyzing patient records.
  • Design evaluation programs regarding the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
  • Develop or assist others in development of care and treatment plans.
  • Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
  • Instruct nursing staff in areas such as the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of disability, illness, management, technology, or resources.
  • Lead nursing department implementation of, or compliance with, regulatory or accreditation processes.
  • Participate in clinical research projects, such as by reviewing protocols, reviewing patient records, monitoring compliance, and meeting with regulatory authorities.
  • Perform discharge planning for patients.

  • Manage healthcare operations.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
  • Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.