<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Everett, Washington | $120,000 - $185,000 annually Relocation Assistance Available
HireNow Staffing is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join a leading healthcare organization in Everett, WA. This is a vital, full-time role for a clinical expert who is passionate about elevating patient care, supporting nursing staff, and driving evidence-based practice across hospital departments.
Position Overview: As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will serve as a clinical leader and educator, advancing nursing practice, improving patient outcomes, and providing direct consultation on complex cases. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead quality improvement initiatives, and help shape clinical policy and staff development.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>
Serve as a clinical expert in a designated specialty area (e.g., critical care, med-surg, oncology, etc.)
</li>
<li>
Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based practices
</li>
<li>
Provide direct support and consultation to nursing staff on complex patient care cases
</li>
<li>
Mentor nurses and facilitate continuing education and clinical training programs
</li>
<li>
Analyze clinical outcomes and drive quality improvement efforts
</li>
<li>
Participate in policy development, research, and interprofessional collaboration
</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>
Active RN license in Washington State (or eligibility to obtain)
</li>
<li>
Master's degree in nursing required; CNS certification preferred
</li>
<li>
Minimum 3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting
</li>
<li>
Proven leadership, mentorship, and training experience
</li>
<li>
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
</li>
</ul>
What's Offered:
<ul>
<li>
Competitive salary ($120K - $185K based on experience)
</li>
<li>
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
</li>
<li>
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
</li>
<li>
Supportive, mission-driven clinical environment
</li>
</ul>
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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Serves as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice.&nbsp; Major roles of the Clinical Nurse Specialist include those of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, and Clinical Guideline Manager.&nbsp; Works with a unit specific patient population.
<ol>
<li>Master's Degree in Nursing from an Accredited College or University.</li>
<li>Minimum (3) years of experience nursing in a clinical area.</li>
<li>Licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse.</li>
</ol>
PREFERRED
<ol>
<li>Effective analytical and organizational skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to educate others and serve as a positive change agent.</li>
</ol>

Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Everett, Washington | $120,000 - $185,000 annually Relocation Assistance Available
HireNow Staffing is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join a leading healthcare organization in Everett, WA. This is a vital, full-time role for a clinical expert who is passionate about elevating patient care, supporting nursing staff, and driving evidence-based practice across hospital departments.
Position Overview: As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will serve as a clinical leader and educator, advancing nursing practice, improving patient outcomes, and providing direct consultation on complex cases. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead quality improvement initiatives, and help shape clinical policy and staff development.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>
Serve as a clinical expert in a designated specialty area (e.g., critical care, med-surg, oncology, etc.)
</li>
<li>
Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based practices
</li>
<li>
Provide direct support and consultation to nursing staff on complex patient care cases
</li>
<li>
Mentor nurses and facilitate continuing education and clinical training programs
</li>
<li>
Analyze clinical outcomes and drive quality improvement efforts
</li>
<li>
Participate in policy development, research, and interprofessional collaboration
</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>
Active RN license in Washington State (or eligibility to obtain)
</li>
<li>
Master's degree in nursing required; CNS certification preferred
</li>
<li>
Minimum 3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting
</li>
<li>
Proven leadership, mentorship, and training experience
</li>
<li>
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
</li>
</ul>
What's Offered:
<ul>
<li>
Competitive salary ($120K - $185K based on experience)
</li>
<li>
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
</li>
<li>
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
</li>
<li>
Supportive, mission-driven clinical environment
</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Responsibilities Our Level 3 NICU features sixteen (16) new private rooms and eight (8) 3-bed pods. Bed spaces include a sleep chair where a parent can stay 24/7. We use state-of-the-art Giraffe Omni beds, Babylog VN500 vents and HFOVs to care for infants with birth weights as low as 450 grams. The unit has the capability of providing whole body cooling for infants suffering from HIE, and we offer Nitric Oxide for care of PPHN in extremely sick newborns. We invite you to check out our beautiful unit and our team! Position Summary The incumbent Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for a program or area of clinical practice within Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in the neonatal focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The CNS and the department manager are partners in leading clinical practice. The CNS coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses. The CNS is expected to role model the following role-based competencies: critical thinking, nursing judgment, communication and teamwork. The incumbent is also accountable for providing high quality care in a cost effective manner, which is consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy. #DHNICURN #DHNICULeader @NANN #NursePractitioners #NICUspecialists #NeonatalClinicalNurseSpecialist Qualifications Minimum: 
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in Nursing required</li>
<li>Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required</li>
<li>Current California Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification, with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), required</li>
<li>Five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III) required</li>
<li>Requires:</li>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated entry level skills of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change leadership</li>
<li>Demonstrated entry level ability as an advanced practice nurse to utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards, safety initiatives and policies</li>
<li>Current nursing techniques, principles and practices neonatal intensive care nursing, regulatory/accreditation agency standards, CCS, current evidence based best practices</li>
<li>Effective oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Staff development and needs assessment techniques</li>
<li>Interpersonal relationship skills</li>
<li>Current trends and issues in nursing</li>
<li>Stress control techniques</li>
<li>Problem solving skills</li>
<li>Organizational and prioritization skills</li>
<li>CQI and QA methodologies</li>
<li>Computer skills</li>
</ul>
<li>Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required</li>
<li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required </li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications 
<ul>
<li>Current RNC certification preferred</li>
<li>Two (2) years of experience as a NICU CNS preferred </li>
</ul>
Overview Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements. One Community. One Mission. One California Pay Range $64.64 - $83.51 /hour

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NICU

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description Inova is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for our Pediatric Cardiac ICU at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Full-time Monday-Friday (days). Relocation Bonus Available! At Inova, the Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) serves the needs of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents who require specialized heart care. This specialized unit is staffed by highly skilled nurses and a team of intensivists from multiple subspecialties, including anesthesiology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric heart surgery, neonatology (newborn care), cardiac critical care, and pulmonology (lung care). The unit is expanding to include transplant and device management. Our nationally recognized, 226-bed Inova Children’s Hospital houses comprehensive medical services and specialists who focus on the unique treatment of younger patients. Inova Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children’s hospital devoted to the healthcare of infants, children and adolescents in the Northern Virginia area. Featured Benefits 
<ul>
<li>Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.</li>
<li>Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.</li>
<li>Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.</li>
<li>Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.</li>
<li>Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules. </li>
</ul>
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Job Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Identifies evidenced-based practices to incorporate into population standards of practice.</li>
<li>Assists with the implementation of research findings into clinical practice standards.</li>
<li>Provides leadership to ensure evidence-based practices are administered to relevant patient populations.</li>
<li>Serves as clinical consultant and expert resource to nursing team members, leaders, other disciplines for a specified population to ensure optimal patient outcomes, demonstrating a holistic and caring approach to patient care.</li>
<li>Reviews and develops patient standards of practice and protocols to ensure evidence-based practice guidelines.</li>
<li>Collaborates with nursing and other disciplines to implement clinical practice standards for the assigned patient population. </li>
</ul>
The Clinical Nurse Specialist ensures optimal patient outcomes from a holistic perspective. Serves as a clinical expert for the designated patient population while guiding and developing standards for clinical practice in the assigned clinical specialty area. Serves as a role model for lifelong learning and advocating for optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based clinical practice. Incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care to enhance patient outcomes for assigned populations. Hours: full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs) Minimum Qualifications 
<ul>
<li>Education: Master's Degree in Advance Clinical Nursing Practice.</li>
<li>Experience: 3 years of clinical practice</li>
<li>Certifications: BLS (AHA), and Certified or achieve certification in specialty nursing practice within 12 months.</li>
<li>Licensure: Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist. </li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications 
<ul>
<li>Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) experience. </li>
</ul>
IND1 About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Pediatric Cardiac ICU

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
You deserve more!
  
Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, Level II Trauma Center, and a community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.
What You Will Do:
This is a newly created position. The Behavioral Unit is a 24-bed, voluntary inpatient unit. 
The Clinical Nurse Specialist practices as an expert in the application of the nursing process and theory within Behavioral Health (BH). The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, collaborator, clinical leader, role model, and patient advocate. Collaborates with entire BH care team including physicians, RNs, therapists, and educator. Interacts directly with patients and families. Will provide insight and guidance for BH patients in the Emergency Department and for BH patients admitted to other medical units. 
What awaits you:
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most-your well-being and that of your loved ones. Some of our benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Dependent Child Tuition Assistance</li>
<li>Educational Assistance Program</li>
<li>Two retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan</li>
<li>Affordable Healthcare options</li>
<li>7 paid holidays each year</li>
<li>Paid Days Leave (PDL)</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>…and more</li>
</ul>
What you will bring:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track from an accredited school of nursing.</li>
<li>Licensure as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the state of Maryland, which includes a certification and a separate CNS license.</li>
<li>Three years of full-time experience in Behavioral Health</li>
<li>BLS CPR certification required</li>
</ul>
Salary Range: Minimum $55.88/hour - Maximum $​​​​86.62/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins! 
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS- Behaviorial Health

<h3>Job Description</h3>
You deserve more!
Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, Level II Trauma Center, and a community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.
 
What You Will Do
This is a newly created position. The Behavioral Unit is a 24-bed, voluntary inpatient unit.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist practices as an expert in the application of the nursing process and theory within Behavioral Health (BH). The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, collaborator, clinical leader, role model, and patient advocate. Collaborates with entire BH care team including physicians, RNs, therapists, and educator. Interacts directly with patients and families. Will provide insight and guidance for BH patients in the Emergency Department and for BH patients admitted to other medical units.
 
What Awaits You
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most-your well-being and that of your loved ones. Some of our benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Dependent Child Tuition Assistance</li>
<li>Educational Assistance Program</li>
<li>Two retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan</li>
<li>Affordable Healthcare options</li>
<li>7 paid holidays each year</li>
<li>Paid Days Leave (PDL)</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>…and more</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
What You Will Bring
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track from an accredited school of nursing.</li>
<li>Licensure as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the state of Maryland, which includes a certification and a separate CNS license.</li>
<li>Three years of full-time experience in Behavioral Health</li>
<li>BLS CPR certification required</li>
</ul>
Salary Range: Minimum $55.88/hour - Maximum $ 86.62/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description Inova is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for our Pediatric Cardiac ICU at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Full-time Monday-Friday (days). Sign-on Bonus &amp; Relocation Bonus Available! At Inova, the Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) serves the needs of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents who require specialized heart care. This specialized unit is staffed by highly skilled nurses and a team of intensivists from multiple subspecialties, including anesthesiology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric heart surgery, neonatology (newborn care), cardiac critical care, and pulmonology (lung care). The unit is expanding to include transplant and device management. The Clinical Nurse Specialist ensures optimal patient outcomes from a holistic perspective. Serves as a clinical expert for the designated patient population while guiding and developing standards for clinical practice in the assigned clinical specialty area. Serves as a role model for lifelong learning and advocating for optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based clinical practice. Incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care to enhance patient outcomes for assigned populations. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) PCICU Job Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Identifies evidenced-based practices to incorporate into population standards of practice.</li>
<li>Assists with the implementation of research findings into clinical practice standards.</li>
<li>Provides leadership to ensure evidence-based practices are administered to relevant patient populations.</li>
<li>Serves as clinical consultant and expert resource to nursing team members, leaders, other disciplines for a specified population to ensure optimal patient outcomes, demonstrating a holistic and caring approach to patient care.</li>
<li>Reviews and develops patient standards of practice and protocols to ensure evidence-based practice guidelines.</li>
<li>Collaborates with nursing and other disciplines to implement clinical practice standards for the assigned patient population. </li>
</ul>
Featured Benefits 
<ul>
<li> Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.</li>
<li> Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.</li>
<li> Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.</li>
<li> Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.</li>
<li> Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules. </li>
</ul>
Our nationally recognized, 226-bed Inova Children’s Hospital houses comprehensive medical services and specialists who focus on the unique treatment of younger patients. Inova Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children’s hospital devoted to the healthcare of infants, children and adolescents in the Northern Virginia area. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) PCICU Minimum Qualifications Education: Master's Degree in Advance Clinical Nursing Practice. Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical practice. Certifications: BLS (AHA), and Certified or achieve certification in specialty nursing practice within 12 months. Licensure: Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) PCICU Preferred Qualifications Experience: PCICU experience. IND1 About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
HIRING INCENTIVES
- $7,500 Commitment Bonus (paid in 4 equal installments; $1875 for every 6 months completed with the last installment after 24 months completed)
- up to $8,000 relocation budget (eligible if relocating due to current residence exceeding 50 miles from Duke)&nbsp;
Job Location&nbsp;– Duke University Hospital
Job Summary
The Duke Hospital Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Critical Care collaborates with members of the healthcare team to enhance patient care by serving as an expert resource and consultant to nursing staff and providing evidence-based clinical expertise to patients.&nbsp; They are a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant, role model and leader. They make clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The CNS is a dynamic and positive role model for nursing staff.&nbsp; They function as an integral part of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the nursing staff and to the organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
<ol>
<li>Direct Care</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Conducts complete and accurate patient assessment</li>
<li>Synthesizes assessment data, advanced knowledge, and experience, using critical thinking and clinical judgment for clinical problems amenable to CNS intervention.</li>
<li>Employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines tailored to the individual</li>
<li>Supports the development,&nbsp;implementation and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols.</li>
<li>Selects, develops and/or implements evidence-based clinical interventions and systems to achieve defined patient and system outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prescribes nursing therapeutics, interventions, diagnostic measures, equipment, procedures, and treatments to meet the needs of patients, families and groups, in accordance with professional preparation, institutional policy, state and federal laws and practice acts.</li>
<li>Evaluates outcomes of nursing practice for safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, efficacy and patient-centered care.</li>
<li>Differentiates between outcomes that require care process modification at the individual patient level and those that require modification at the system level.</li>
<li>Coordinates the care of patients with use of system and community resources to assure successful health/illness/wellness transitions, enhance delivery of care, and achieve optimal patient outcomes.</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Coaching</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Assesses learning needs of nursing staff; plans and implements appropriate educational forums and opportunities to address critical learning needs and skills.</li>
<li>Participates in education of nurses and other health care providers to include but not limited to pre-professional, graduate and continuing education opportunities.</li>
<li>Contributes to the advancement of the profession as a whole by disseminating expert knowledge and outcomes of CNS practice through presentations and publications.</li>
<li>Mentors health professionals in applying the principles of evidence-based care.</li>
<li>Uses coaching and advanced communication skills to facilitate the development of effective clinical teams.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in conflict management and negotiation to address problems in the healthcare system.</li>
<li>Identifies patient/family education needs and priorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Coaches patients and families to help them navigate the healthcare system.</li>
<li>Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating patient education resources and programs appropriate to the patient's developmental level, health literacy level, learning needs, readiness to learn, and cultural values and beliefs.</li>
<li>Provides education to individuals, families, groups and communities to promote knowledge, understanding and optimal functioning across the wellness-illness continuum.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Collaboration</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Assists staff in the development of innovative, cost effective programs or protocols of care</li>
<li>Assesses the quality and effectiveness of interdisciplinary, intra- agency, and inter-agency communication and collaboration.</li>
<li>Establishes collaborative relationships within and across departments that promote patient safety, culturally competent care, and clinical excellence</li>
<li>Facilitates intra-agency and inter-agency communication.</li>
<li>Provides leadership for establishing, improving, and sustaining collaborative relationships to meet clinical needs.</li>
<li>Practices collegially with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team so that all providers' unique contributions to health outcomes will be enhanced.</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Systems Leadership</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Facilitates the provision of clinically competent care by staff/team through education, role modeling, teambuilding, and quality monitoring.</li>
<li>Role models advanced practice professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, continuous learning and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Performs system level assessments to identify variables that influence nursing practice and outcomes, including but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Population variables (age distribution, health status, income distribution, culture)</li>
<li>Environment (schools, community support services, housing availability, employment opportunities)</li>
<li>System of health care delivery</li>
<li>Regulatory requirements</li>
<li>Internal and external political influences/stability</li>
<li>Health care financing</li>
<li>Recurring practices that enhance or compromise patient or system outcomes.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Determines nursing practice and system interventions that will promote patient, family and community safety.</li>
<li>Uses effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in maintaining a supportive and healthy work environment.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care through:
<ul>
<li>outcome-focused patient care programs</li>
<li>performance improvement</li>
<li>clinical research</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Evidence based practice, Quality Improvement and Research</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Analyzes research findings and other evidence for their potential application to clinical practice</li>
<li>Integrates evidence into the health, illness, and wellness management of patients, families communities and groups</li>
<li>Applies principles of evidence-based practice and quality improvement to all patient care.</li>
<li>Assesses system barriers and facilitators to adoption of evidence- based practices.</li>
<li>Designs programs for effective implementation of research findings and other evidence in clinical practice</li>
<li>Cultivates a climate of clinical inquiry across spheres of influence</li>
<li>Fosters an interdisciplinary approach to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, research, and translation of research into practice</li>
<li>Participates in establishing quality improvement agenda for unit, department, program, system or population</li>
<li>Uses quality monitoring data to assess the quality and effectiveness of clinical programs in meeting outcomes.</li>
<li>Develops quality improvement initiatives based on assessments.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in the system-wide implementation of quality improvements and innovations.</li>
<li>Participates in the conduct or implementation of research.</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Ethical Decision-Making, Moral Agency and Advocacy Competency</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Engages in a formal self-evaluation process, seeking feedback regarding one's own practice, from patients, peers, professional colleagues and others</li>
<li>Fosters professional accountability in self or others.</li>
<li>Facilitates resolution of ethical conflicts</li>
<li>Facilitates patient and family understanding of the risks, benefits and outcomes of proposed healthcare regimen to promote informed decision making.</li>
</ul>
Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
<ul>
<li>Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP Clinical Pediatric Nurse Specialist program</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;License&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with recognition to practice as a CNS</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Certification&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>CNS-P (Pediatric)</li>
<li>Note: NPs and PAs are ineligible; this position is for pediatric CNS educated/certified only.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum 3 years of pediatric RN clinical experience is required and at least 1 year of pediatric RN experience must be as pediatric critical care RN.</li>
</ul>
OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/ or experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of professional nursing theory, clinical practice standards, and scope of a nurse clinician role.</li>
<li>Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems.</li>
<li>Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.</li>
<li>Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.</li>
<li>Able to use fine motor skills</li>
<li>Able to record activities, document assessments &amp; interventions; prepare reports and presentations</li>
<li>Able to use computer and learn new software programs</li>
<li>Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals</li>
<li>Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations</li>
<li>Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds</li>
<li>Able to remain focused and organized</li>
<li>Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel</li>
</ul>
Job Hours
1.0 FTE position, Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm and other hours as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
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