Clinical Nurse Specialist, Transport and CRRT

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford invites applicants for the Clinical Nurse Specialist role. This position is eligible for our Student Loan Assistance Program, providing up to $9,600 which will be applied directly to your student loan account.

• Benefit is provided to eligible positions as outlined in our program guidelines.

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Clinical Nurse Specialists are advanced practice Registered Nurses with a Master’s Degree, focused on providing care for patients with multiple or complex health needs within a specified clinical area. They use advanced clinical, educational, research, and administrative expertise to promote optimal health and improve nursing practice.

• Provide specialized nursing care and advance quality and scope of nursing practice through clinical practice, education, research, consultation, and administrative roles.
• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate specialized nursing care for patients, often in areas such as diabetes, cardiology, respiratory, or pediatrics.
• Analyze unit patient care plans, develop assessment tools, and collaborate on documentation standards.
• Demonstrate expertise in daily patient care, directing staff in the nursing process.
• Implement and evaluate therapeutic and preventative nursing measures.
• Coordinate nursing and medical plans of care in collaboration with managers and other researchers.
• Teach specialized knowledge and skills necessary for the specialty service area.
• Offer consultative services to nursing and other disciplines.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and monitor unit standards of care.
• Provide direct patient care, ensuring safety, comfort, and treatment according to legal and ethical standards.
• Serve as a consultant to patients, families, and staff.

• Master’s degree in a work‑related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible, directly related work experience.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support.

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Research skills: conduct, document, and recommend.
• Patient assessment and care planning.
• Educational program development for staff.
• Advanced nursing skills in specialty area.
• Knowledge of advanced clinical practice education, consultation, research, and administration.
• Knowledge of clinical operations, workflow, and procedures.
• Customer service principles and quality standards.
• Understanding of nursing field principles and developments.

The job typically requires standing, walking, and lifting; specific conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation is based on the role’s level and requirements. Salary may range from $90.19 to $112.73 per hour.

• Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $90.19 to $112.73

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all employment practices. SMCH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after individualized assessment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.