Clinical Nurse Specialist (m/f/d) Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery 80-100%

The Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery of the Universitätsspital Zürich is one of the leading national and international academic centers and offers the entire spectrum of abdominal surgery - from basic care to highly specialized treatment. We guarantee our patients high-quality care according to the latest international standards. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you can expect a demanding and innovative working environment in which you will actively contribute your clinical expertise to the treatment process. Together with a dedicated interprofessional team, you will shape the further development of clinical practice and make an important contribution to the quality of treatment and patient care at a university level. The Universitätsspital Zürich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8'600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed every day to the well-being of our patients. ### Your main tasks Clinical practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with expanded medical responsibility: • Responsibility for the coordination of inpatient treatment of patients including rounds, prescription of necessary examinations (e.g. radiology, consultations, laboratory according to applicable SOP and in consultation with the responsible senior physicians), referrals to rehabilitation and to other hospitals • Independent collection of anamnesis and status as well as presentation of patients at reports • Coaching and instruction of patients (perioperative adherence, symptom management) • Daily rounds with independent physical examination and communication of the findings collected • Creation and adjustment of prescriptions in KISIM (new prescriptions are always carried out on order and under review by specialist physicians) • Independent performance of simple surgical wound care (e.g. skin sutures, but not the independent performance of operations) • Independent removal of abdominal and thoracic drains after prior case discussion • Teaching new resident physicians in ward tasks (incl. KISIM) Administration/Coordination: • Communication with internal and external referrers (specialist physicians, Spitex, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, interface management) • Controlling of discharge management, scheduling of follow-up appointments and recording the discharge report and referral letter • Support in cost securing incl. self-payers and international patients Your profile • Completed MScN with clinical experience and good knowledge of clinical assessment • Deepened medical knowledge (e.g. visceral and transplant surgery, pharmacotherapy, perioperative management) • Interest in collaborating on scientific projects • Willingness to shape and develop the position as well as actively initiate change processes and active participation in quality improvement processes • Teaching function towards nursing professionals as well as resident physicians Our benefits We look forward to your application Claudine Schweizer Recruiting About the USZ The Universitätsspital Zürich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8'600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed every day to the well-being of our patients.