Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient Care Support

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practice nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, leader, consultant and researcher. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS sphere of influence includes the care of the patient/family, practice of nursing and providing solutions for complex systems and processes.

The CNS serves as a role model, patient advocate, charge agent, and leader to enhance patient care. This position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with Valley Children's policies.

• Status:
  Full Time, Exempt
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs)
• Shift: Day
• Shift Length: 8
• Pay Range: 68.00 - 100.45
• Location:
  
  Madera, CA 93636 USA

Valley Children's Specialty Nursing Services encompasses several different nursing services with specialties in Pediatric and Neonatal Palliative Care, Wound - Ostomy, and Vascular Access. We service both our inpatient and ambulatory departments providing top quality care for our pediatric and neonatal patients. Our specialty nurses have advanced education or certification in their respective specialty fields and function very autonomously. In conjunction with our physician partners and / or medical directors, this team navigates and delivers the unique care of our pediatric patient population.

Additionally, these specialty nurses provide ongoing education to our bedside nurses in their respective field of specialty and actively participate in clinical research. Being the premier Children's Hospital in Central California, Valley Children's Specialty Care Nurses model the way in providing top quality care to our patients.

With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s Healthcare delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital and network of specialty care centers and primary care practices offer advanced pediatric services - from cancer and blood disorders to heart care and neonatal intensive care, serving children with conditions ranging from routine to rare and complex.

Beyond clinical care, Valley Children’s is also a catalyst for community health - partnering with schools, nonprofits and public agencies to expand access, promote wellness and support the long-term success of children and families throughout the region.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a clinical area
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in area of specialty
• Extensive advanced knowledge of nursing principles, practiced and systems

• Master’s degree in nursing with emphasis in Clinical Nurse Specialty
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Active Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license
• Heart Code Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• National certification preferred

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Disclaimer:
Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.