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UC San Diego Health

(CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist - OR Periop

UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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This role is the (CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist - OR Periop at UC San Diego Health. This range is provided by UC San Diego Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range : $184,408.00/yr - $209,186.00/yr UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical quality results. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. As an organization or systemwide recognized expert in one or more specialty areas, applies comprehensive knowledge of professional concepts and industry practices to lead projects of large size and scope that have critical impact. This role serves as the clinical nurse leader for a program or area of nursing practice, utilizing specialized knowledge within major focus areas such as patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. This is the journey level for an advanced practice clinical nurse specialist, with focused clinical expertise in Intraoperative (OR) nursing. Responsibilities

Serve as the clinical nurse leader for an OR Perioperative nursing program or area of nursing practice. Collaborate with nursing management to develop and implement strategies, policies, and programs within nursing clinical practice areas. Lead projects of large size and scope with critical impact; partner with the nurse manager in leading the nursing clinical practice area. Apply advanced knowledge and skills to patient/family education, nursing practice, and organizational initiatives in the OR perioperative setting. Minimum qualifications

Advanced degree in Nursing and/or equivalent experience/training. Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license issued by the state of California or licensure/certification in another advanced nurse practice discipline. BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date. Five (5+) or more years of recent and relevant clinical experience including recent focused clinical expertise in Intraoperative (OR) nursing. In-depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas, including diagnoses, treatments, standards of practice, and patient/family education and resources. Advanced knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution. Advanced interpersonal skills to educate, train, and direct nursing staff, and to develop positive working relationships with patients, families, employees, and outside agencies as required. Advanced written and verbal communication skills to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and concisely. Preferred qualifications

CNOR/CSSM/CNS-CP/CNAMB certification(s). Recent clinical experience in progressive care or critical care. Five (5+) or more years of recent and relevant educator experience. Specialty certification in related nursing field. Evidence of training in health equity, diversity, and inclusion. Experience in an academic medical center. Experience with professional presentations and publications, including work on education and process improvement health initiatives. Seniority level

Not Applicable Employment type

Full-time Job function

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