Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient Care Support
- Valley Children's Healthcare
- Madera, CA, USA
Job Description
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient Care Support
SUMMARY: 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.
REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Master's Degree in Nursing with expertise in clinical nursing specialty. A valid California RN license as well as a Clinical Nurse Specialist license is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into the position. National Certification is preferred.
POSITION DETAILS: Full time exempt
LOCATION: Madera, CA
Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. Our independent, nonprofit network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 358-bed children’s hospital and three neonatal satellite locations, as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers and pediatric primary care practices. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and our pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to our Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. With more than 550 physicians and 3,000 staff, Valley Children’s partners with other providers and organizations throughout our 11-county service area to support delivering the best care to kids closer to home.
For more information, visit valleychildrens.org