Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Behavioral Health
Req: 2023-1081
Location: VMC Main Campus
Department: PCS Education
Shift: Days
Type: Full Time
FTE: 1
Hours
City State: Renton, WA
Category Professional
Salary Range: Min $50.18 -Max $75.28 /Hrly DOE
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Department
JOB OVERVIEW:
WORK HOURS: Typically, Monday - Friday; Hours may vary to meet department and patient needs
REPORTS TO: Director
Prerequisites
Master's or higher degree in nursing from an accredited (NLNAC or CCNE) educational institution in a curriculum that specifically prepares the student for a CNS role.
RN with an active/unrestricted license to practice in WA State.
Current BLS certified.
Nationally certified as a clinical nurse specialist within one year of qualifying.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in perioperative nursing; additional clinical experience in post-anesthesia care is preferred.
Able to use word processing, graphic and database computer programs, and email.
Evidence of excellent communication and training skills.
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.
Qualifications
Knowledge of adult learning principles and change management.
Experience with staff development and training.
Experience with evidence-based practice and standards development.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all ages served.
Able to organize and prioritize duties effectively, while handling multiple demands in a rapidly changing environment.
Experience With RN Residencies, Preferred.
Able to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders, at all levels, within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Must be able to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
This job requires ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written) with all stakeholders (providers, caregivers, patients, family members) for the effective treatment of patients.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: See generic job description for Clinical Partner.
Performance Responsibilities
Generic Job Functions: See generic job description for Clinical Partner.
Essential Responsibilities And Competencies
Patient/Family
Able to evaluate care for the patients and families in specialty area, wherever the patient is located in the hospital; serve as support to the nursing staff in care delivery specific to the patient in the perioperative environment.
Demonstrate continuing clinical competence in specialty area through certification maintenance, continuing education, and clinical practice.
Monitor and enhance clinical care provided to patients.
Nurses/Nursing
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical education strategies and programs in specialty area.
In collaboration with key stakeholders, develop, implement and evaluate an annual educational calendar of events for nursing staff, based on data and information relevant to the patient's and staff in the hospital.
Collaborate with other content experts to maintain staff clinical competency in the care of this patient population.
Provide clinical consultation for complex patients to the staff.
Design, coordinate and evaluate unit specific orientation programs for new nursing staff; will participate in selected training/education programs for staff nurses within the hospital.
In collaboration with unit managers, staff nurses and others, facilitate learning experiences for nursing students and medical residents.
Provide leadership for development of evidence-based policy, procedure, and protocol within the clinical specialty.
Provide input to managers in developing operational budget and cost-benefit analyses for educational and other programs.
Initiate and/or participate in research projects.
Promote national practice standards from professional and specialty organizations.
Mentor nursing staff in their professional development and serve as a role model with the highest level of professional practice and behavior.
Systems/Hospital
Participate in the development of new programs to improve patient care and outcomes.
Participate with peers in the department on hospital wide initiatives; attends Nursing Development and Informatics Department staff meetings.
Collaborate effectively with medical staff and department members at all levels.
Apply evidence-based practice to enhance and broaden the scope of clinical practice and assist with implementation of practice changes.
Coordinate selection and evaluation of new products and devices as appropriate.
Participate in unit-based committees, staff meetings and other groups in the service area on patient care or staff development projects.
Participate in quality improvement processes.
Demonstrate leadership and managing up' in the promotion of system-wide and unit-based changes.
Serve on appropriate committees and advisory boards in the hospital and in the community.
Revised: 6/23
Grade: NC13
FLSA: E
CC: 7019
Job Qualifications
Experience with RN residencies, preferred.
Able to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders, at all levels, within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Must be able to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
This job requires ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written) with all stakeholders (providers, caregivers, patients, family members) for the effective treatment of patients.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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