Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult

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• The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a licensed registered nurse with graduate preparation (master’s or doctorate) in nursing as a clinical nurse specialist.
• The CNS provides leadership and clinical expertise within the NACNS spheres of impact by utilizing advanced level competencies and delivers expert comprehensive nursing care directly to patients.
• Supports and develops registered nurses at the point of care and leads system redesigns to improve access, quality, and safety in a cost-effective manner.
• Implements the best evidence and innovations in practice and monitors patient outcomes for clinical effectiveness.
• The CNS role for Adults has a primary focus on Medical Surgical, Geriatric, Telemetry, Critical Care, and/or Outpatient/Procedural care areas, with flexible hours as needed.

• Education: Graduate from an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program required. Master’s Degree (Doctoral Degree [DNP or PhD] preferred).
• Experience/Training: Minimum of three (3) years of work experience as a registered nurse with adult medical-surgical, telemetry, geriatric and/or critical care patient care area/population.
• Licenses/Certifications: Required:
  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
  • Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) issued by California Board of Registered Nursing
• Preferred: Certification in specialty area

• For Adult Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Critical Care and Gerontology:
  • Clinical Judgment:
    Demonstrates in-depth knowledge base and expertise in assessment and clinical skills; directs clinical nursing practice for adult/geriatric patients; implements evidence-based or best practice guidelines; provides consultation on complex patient issues.
  • Facilitator of Learning:
    Coordinates and assesses educational development and clinical competency of the nursing staff; ensures continued competency through educational programs; oversees comprehensive patient education activities.
  • Collaboration:
    
    Develops and oversees implementation of departmental policies and procedures with nursing leadership, Medical Directors and interprofessional team stakeholders; assists in identifying performance and outcomes measures by data collection and analysis; partners with Nursing Research on research activities related to the adult/geriatric population.

• Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult
• Department: Clinical Education & Practice
• Shift: 8-hour shift
• Primary Shift: Days
• Time Type: Full time
• Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
• Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $ - $.
  • Additional compensation may be available via differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is one part of total rewards; a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.