Role of Mentors			Minimum Qualifications
	Application Process			Cont. Education Documentation
	Professional Participation			Tools - Managers & Special Projects
	Facility Selection Committee			Appeals Process
	Transfers

The Staff Nurse III/IV, HH/H III programs have been developed to offer recognition and career advancement opportunities for those nurses who have excelled in clinical practice, leadership and professionalism. The Staff Nurse III and IV, HH/H III roles are designed to enable the clinically expert Staff Nurse to find continuing recognition and rewards in the provision of direct care in his/her area of clinical specialty.

The Staff Nurse III/IV and HH/H III functions in the clinical setting as an exemplary care giver to patients, a model of proficiency for co-workers, and a colleague to physicians. From years of nursing experience and a continued expansion of clinical knowledge, the Clinical Expert (SN III & IV or HH/H III) is a skilled practitioner who demonstrates leadership by:

1. identifying, communicating and fulfilling patient needs;
   
   
2. coordinating and utilizing facility and community
   resources to meet patient needs;
   
   
3. promoting a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care;
   
   
4. assuming a teaching-coaching role with other nurses and health team members, and;
   
   
5. maintaining a flexible approach to resource constraints.

Through an intuitive use of knowledge, fine discretionary judgement, experience and leadership, the Clinical Expert is able to provide the best possible patient care in a safe environment.

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