Clinical Nurse Specialist - CVICU

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for our CVICU team. The CNS provides advanced clinical expertise in a specialized area of nursing practice (e.g., pediatrics, oncology, adult medicine). This role focuses on improving patient care outcomes, enhancing staff knowledge and competency, and advancing evidence-based nursing practices.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Clinical Expertise:
   • Establish and monitor care standards, recommending improvements to enhance clinical outcomes.
   • Collaborate with nursing staff to assess the age-specific needs of patients and families, developing care plans for complex, high-risk cases.
   • Evaluate the effectiveness of care and implement necessary adjustments.
2. Education & Staff Development:
   • Design and deliver patient and family teaching programs, supporting nursing staff in implementation.
   • Develop and implement interdisciplinary care plans for complex cases.
   • Identify competency-based educational needs for staff and create training programs to ensure quality care delivery.
   • Introduce innovative techniques and trends in advanced nursing practice.
   • Serve as a preceptor for graduate healthcare students as needed.
3. Consultation & Leadership:
   • Provide expert consultation to physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers for inpatient and outpatient care.
   • Recommend updates to care standards and practices based on evidence-based research.
   • Define and implement best nursing practices in alignment with current trends and research.
4. Quality Assurance & Improvement:
   • Participate in QA&I initiatives by monitoring, establishing standards, and evaluating outcomes.
   • Collect and analyze data on patient outcomes, trends, morbidity, and mortality.
   • Access and utilize Health Connect to evaluate care quality, documentation accuracy, and appropriateness.
5. Discharge Planning:
   • Ensure the implementation of an effective and coordinated discharge planning program.
6. Staff Competency & Support:
   • Assist in interviewing and evaluating staff for clinical competence.
   • Provide coaching and counseling to support professional growth and improve performance.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in the area of specialty required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Master's degree in a clinical nursing field or a related field such as psychology, public health, social work, education, health sciences, behavioral sciences, nutrition, or bioethics from a nationally accredited program.

Licenses & Certifications:

• A clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate (California) is required at hire.
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Must thrive in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Clinical Nurse Specialist experience.
• ACLS or PALS certification preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Expertise in evidence-based nursing practices and clinical research.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional teaching and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data to drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to advancing nursing knowledge and practice standards.

Join us in shaping the future of nursing care in CVICU and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.