Clinical Nurse Specialist- VNC ICU

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Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview

Designs, implements, and evaluates patient specific and population based programs of care. Advances the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes. Leads multidisciplinary groups in designing and implementing innovative evidenced based practice that address system problems or patient care issues. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.

Job Description

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Master's: nursing or equivalent education/experience

Certification & licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• CNS-Clinical Nurse Specialist
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical

Experience

5 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record (EPIC preferred). Ability to

• prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Evenings

Schedule

Full Time

Days of the Week

Variable Weekend

Requirements

Occasionally

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $155,900.16 to $226,054.40 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.