Under general direction, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients and to function as an expert clinician, consultant, educator and researcher.
This is a part-time (0.5) Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatric position available at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center on the day shift.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist requires the RN to be certified by the California BRN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with clinical expertise in Pediatrics. At least five years of experience, evidence of expertise, and competency in the identified nursing specialty in a Joint Commission Certified Acute Care hospital is required. Board Certification in Pediatrics highly desired.
Clinician
- Provides or may facilitate direct nursing care to patients or their families through selected client caseload;
- Performs ongoing evaluation of the nursing care of patients requiring continued follow-up;
- Provides or guides nursing staff in the deliverance of expert nursing care;
- Develops and/or facilitates the development of comprehensive nursing interventions for specific clients based on expert assessment of the client's needs, goals and outcomes;
- Documents all care given on the patient's progress notes in the medical record;
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop an integrated plan of care;
- Develops and implements discharge plans for referred patients; making referrals as appropriate;
- Provides patient/family supportive counseling and education when appropriate;
- Coordinates patient care between inpatient and outpatient departments;
Consultant
- Serves as consultant to nursing Staff, medical staff and other health care providers in area of specialization;
- Establishes standards for nursing practice in consultation with Nursing Administration;
- Collaborates with Nursing Administration to develop appropriate policies and procedures;
- Plans, facilitates, and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary rounds and conferences;
- Represents nursing during hospital/community conferences and committees;
- Serves as a consultant to hospital materials management and County Purchasing personnel regarding supplies and equipment;
Educator
- Serves as a resource person in area of expertise to community members, agencies and students of health profession;
- Assesses the need for and identifies, designs and implements classes, courses, and seminars to meet educational needs of staff as related to the care of target patients;
- Provides direct teaching to patients and families and/or coordinates instruction by others;
- Utilizes and evaluates various teaching strategies to meet the individual learning needs of patients and families during various phases of health care;
Researcher
- Evaluates and disseminates pertinent research findings;
- Identifies, designs and conducts nursing research;
- Assists staff members in understanding and utilizing research finding in their practice;
- Utilizes research findings for patient care planning and implementation;
General
- Provides a monthly and annual summary of patient statistics and job activities to designated Nursing and Medical Administration;
- Establishes and evaluates yearly objectives;
- Participates as an active member on select nursing and health- and hospital-wide committees;
- Pursues continuing education to expand knowledge and clinical expertise;
- Evaluates own practice and updates goals and competencies.
Graduate of an approved nursing program (preferably BSN), currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California and sufficient education and experience which demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above.
Experience Note: Qualified applicants typically would have:
- At least five years experience, evidence of expertise and competency in identified nursing specialty;
- Experience in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing teaching programs;
- Advanced educational preparation in identified nursing specialty or related area at the Master's level;
- Nationally recognized certification as an expert in identified nursing specialty preferred.
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