A clinical nurse specialist is an advanced nurse who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, ailments, and injuries amongst patients in their area of specialization. The role of a clinical nurse specialist entails rendering services in their field of specialization which includes being a clinical expert, educator, consultant, or researcher.Other duties they perform include serving as a consultant on their area of specialty, attending to patients in private sessions, carrying out checkups, and giving them medical counsel.Passionate about administering the best treatment to patients, clinical nurse specialists carry out medical research either solely or with a team of medical experts to find new and better treatments for ailments of different categories.He/she makes it a priority to always be in the know in the field, by being current and updated about the latest developments and discoveries obtainable in order to make immense contributions in the organization they work.Responsibilities Carry out medical tests in patients to diagnose their health conditionInterpret laboratory test results of patientsRecommend treatment plans for patients based on diagnosisCounsel individuals and patients on positive health practicesLiaise with other teams of experts to outline the best treatment for patientsCarry out holistic evaluations of specialty populations, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better resultsEvaluate performances of subordinate nurses in administering treatment to patientsMake efforts towards the improvement of patient care, healthcare policies, and resourcesEvaluate operational policies in the clinic and recommend a change of old and ineffective ones with evidenceLiaise with other experts in the designing and implementation of educational trainings and programsMentor other healthcare professionals in both formal and informal health practicesSource funds to enhance nursing research and the utilization of findings from the research.Qualifications Good interpersonal skillsGood organizational skillsGood motivational skillsGood time managementAbility to work with other peopleAbility to listen attentivelyBeing service-oriented.Must have at least a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing#J-18808-Ljbffr