Clinical Nurse Specialist Coordinator Acute Care

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at NorthBay Health is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who manages clinical and educational resources and care standards for the adult medical/surgical/telemetry patient population. This CNS is a member of the Chief Nursing Officer’s leadership team and promotes effective, high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery
• Development of personnel, compliance with regulatory and professional standards
• Fostering of interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships
• Accountable for bringing innovative ideas from and to the bedside
• Collaboration with the Advance Practice Nurses, Learning and Leadership Team members, and nursing leaders to develop and validate the clinical competency of staff
• Coordination and provision of educational programs for staff pertinent to the patient population served, such as patient safety initiatives, pain management strategies, telemetry competency, advanced care planning including proactive discharge planning, and other pertinent areas of nursing practice
• Collaboration with physicians to establish a collegial and interdisciplinary patient care environment
• Consultation on clinical care issues for patients, families, staff, physicians, and other departments
• Facilitation and management of patient care services division special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required, with MSN major in clinical nurse specialist, clinical nurse leader, education, or related health care field required
• Current California RN License required, with current AHA or equivalent BLS and ACLS certification required
• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist certification is required, with national specialty certification in acute care or medical/surgical nursing preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting required, with three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with progressive responsibility preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of healthcare practices, patient care equipment, and related products required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required, with instructional ability, leadership ability, and high professional standards
• Well organized, able to set priorities, work independently, and be an effective team member required
• Word processing skills required, with statistical/data management skills preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory processes and Standards of Practice required (BRN, ANA, TJC, and Title 22)
• Completion of annual organizational requirements for employment (TB testing, Safety Training, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA etc.)
• Interpersonal skills required, demonstrating the True North values of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence

Pay

$85 - $102 based on years of experience in role

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.