Clinical Nurse Specialist - CVICU - Santa Clara CA
Clinical Nurse Specialist - CVICU - Santa Clara CA
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Job Description
WTCP is a dynamic and innovative staffing organization with a proven track record of success. We are dedicated to delivering results by connecting qualified industry professionals with suitable employment opportunities facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship between job seekers and employers. We aim to foster positive and impactful interactions contributing to diversity collaboration and excellence.
Position Overview:
Provides indepth clinical expertise in a defined area of nursing practice (eg. pediatrics oncology adult medicine). Develops and ensures quality standards for nursing practice for a specific patient population. Provides advanced clinical practice education consultation research and administration.
Onsite Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Your Primary Responsibilities:
- Establishes and monitors care standards and makes recommendations for changes in area of clinical practice. Collaborates with nursing staff in assessing patient family agespecific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex highrisk patients
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the care provided
- Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to nursing staff in program implementation
- Develops interdisciplinary plans of care for complex and high risk patients
- In conjunction with members of the health care team assesses staff knowledge and identifies competencybased education needs of staff and members
- Designs and implements education programs to ensure the quality of staff knowledge and skills. Introduces new techniques/innovation based on advanced practice trends. May serve as a preceptor to graduate healthcare students.
- Provides consultation to physicians nurses and other health care providers in meeting care needs of individual or groups of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings
- Makes recommendations to change standards of care or standards of practice based on own research or the research of others
- Defines and implements best nursing practices. Assists in interviewing staff and provides input into evaluations regarding clinical competence and provides coaching and counseling.
- Participates and consults in setting the direction for QA&I monitoring establishing standards and evaluating outcomes. Collects and analyzes data regarding patient care outcomes trends morbidity and mortality.
- Evaluates the quality of care provided. Manages clinical operations. Monitors quality appropriateness and accuracy of documentation. Maintains role specific competencies.
- Responsible for ensuring the implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in area of clinical specialty required
Education
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree in a clinical field of nursing or a clinical field related to nursing including but not limited to psychology public health social work education health sciences behavioral sciences nutrition and bioethics from a nationally accredited masters/post masters nursing academic program
License Certification Registration
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate (California) required at hire
- Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire
- Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist experience
- ACLS or PALS Certification
Focused Skills:
Waterfall Technology Consulting Partners LLC (WTCP) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are ready to take the next step in your career please submit your resume today so that we can provide you with your pay package quote specific to your travel needs!
Employment Type
Full Time
