Job Description

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

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.
  

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.
    

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.
    

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
    

Discharge Planning:

• • Ensure the implementation of an effective and coordinated discharge planning program.
    

Staff Competency & Support:

• • Assist in interviewing and evaluating staff for clinical competence.
    
  • Provide coaching and counseling to support professional growth and improve performance.
    

Requirements

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, behavioural 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 analysing 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.

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