Clinical Nurse Specialist - Critical Care

Overview

Using the Synergy Model, the Sr Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) supports, supervises, and evaluates staff new to a clinical setting during their first 90 to 180 days (18 months at PAMC) on the unit.

Hours:

Full Time (40 hours weekly), Day shift.

• Supports, supervises, and evaluates staff new to a clinical setting during their first 90 to 180 days (18 months at PAMC) on the unit.
• Acts within the nurse-patient, nurse-nurse, and nurse-system spheres.
• Facilitates a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach in the provision of health care, within a specialty area.
• Promotes excellence in nursing care by implementing clinical standards of practice and establishing competency standards for staff members.
• Demonstrates a firm knowledge base and clinical expertise, functions as a clinical resource, conducts and facilitates patient care consultation, and provides resources to assess the impact of appropriate practice on patient outcomes.
• Supports clinical rounds with the multi-disciplinary health care team and works closely and collaboratively with physicians to establish collegial relationships that benefit staff, patients, and the community.

• Master's Degree from a clinical nurse specialist program accredited by the CCNE or NLNAC.
• Alaska Registered Nurse License (Upon hire).
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association (Upon hire).
• Current certification in area of specialty (e.g., CEN, CCRN) (Upon hire).
• 3 years of registered nursing experience in area of specialty.
• 2 years of clinical leadership responsibility.

• Upon hire: CNS certification in area of specialty.

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The posted pay range is $64.19 - $101.34 per hour. Base pay is determined based on experience and other factors. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, health care benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and more. Learn more s/benefits.

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