Facility: 1800 Parkway Center

Job Summary:

The Nurse Consultant CFNE works independently and collaboratively with the CFNE leadership team to identify needs, determine appropriate interventions, implement strategies, support department initiatives and special projects aligned with shared leadership, nursing education, nursing excellence, technology platforms, nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP). Based on project needs, the work scope may include identification, development, implementation, and/or project evaluation; and/or project management support including guidance, timeline development, progress tracking, feedback, sustainability options, and handoff. This role serves as a collaborative partner with stakeholders, and their teams associated with the defined scope to address key responsibilities. The role purpose is to advance Wellstar nursing through interprofessional and interdisciplinary partnerships; professional growth and development; influencing nurses professional practice ownership; supporting nursing research; implementing EBP; mentoring; and supporting a culture of nursing excellence. The Nurse Consultant CFNE position reports directly to Assistant Vice-President, Nursing Practice and Operations and/or designee. Key responsibilities of the role include: 1. Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support for special projects 2. Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support ANCC Magnet, Pathway to Excellence, Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) journeys 3. Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support nursing research, EBP, quality improvement (QI), and lean projects 4. Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support nursing professional development It is expected that the Nurse Consultant work is aligned with overall Wellstar Health System mission, vision, and values and Nursing's mission, vision, and values, the nursing professional practice model, and the nursing care delivery model It is expected that the Nurse Consultant is licensed, knowledgeable, and upholds the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support for special projects a. Identification, development, implementation, and/or project evaluation b. Project management support including guidance, timeline development, progress tracking, feedback, sustainability options, and/or handoff c. Provide guidance and support to nursing professional governance 2. Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support ANCC Magnet and Pathway to Excellence journeys a. Review, make recommendations, and edit stories by facility nurses addressing designation standards b. Assist with strategic planning by facility to address gaps and gap closures c. Assist with annual and mid-cycle reports based on designation standards d. Support submission of documents into the technology platform for submission e. Assist with requested supplemental evidence if requested by the appraisers f. Participates as a member of Magnet and Pathway to Excellence system steering committees 3. Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support Nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP) a. Participates as a member of system nursing research and EBP committee b. Member of academic practice partnership committee(s) with a focus on nursing research and EBP c. Conduct and/or support nursing research studies from development thru dissemination d. Review, edit, provide feedback on research and EBP studies submitted for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review . Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support nursing professional development a. Guidance, review, and support development of learning needs assessments for nurses at all levels within the facilities, ensuring alignment with professional nursing standards and evidence-based content 5. Advisory, consultative, strategic and operational support Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) redesignation journey: a. Assist with strategic planning by system and facilities to address PTAP standards, identify gaps, and gap closures b. Review, make recommendations, and edit stories by Nurse Residency Program (NRP) leaders and facility nurses addressing designation standards c. Guidance and assistance with the annual and mid-cycle reports based on annual requirements in designation standards d. Support submission of documents into the technology platform for submission e. Assist with requested supplemental evidence if requested by the appraisers Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Master's Degree Graduate degree in Nursing and current Nursing Doctoral Candidate (PhDc or DNPc) Required Doctorate Preferred Education: Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• RN - Multi-state Compact or Reg Nurse (Single State)

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

NEA-BC, NPD-BC, or ANCC-recognized national nursing practice specialty certification Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 10 years Nursing leadership experience and content expertise with demonstrated evidential outcomes Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use Microsoft products. Epic and SPSS experience preferred High