Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient Care Support

Job Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practice nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, leader, consultant and researcher. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS sphere of influence includes the care of the patient/family, practice of nursing and providing solutions for complex systems and processes. The CNS serves as a role model, patient advocate, charge agent, and leader to enhance patient care.

This position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with Valley Children's policies.

Qualifications:

Education

• Masters Degree Nursing with expertise in clinical nursing specialty (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
• CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• Other - Other National Certification (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum three (3) years Experience in clinical area (required)
• Minimum five (5) years Experience in area of specialty (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Other Extensive advanced knowledge of nursing principles, practices and systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

Workshift:

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

Yes

FTE %:

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Daily Hours:

0

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