UC San Diego Health
(CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist -Psychiatry - 136261
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
(CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist -Psychiatry - 136261
Filing Deadline: Thu 9/25/2025 Description : UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, with a focus on nursing excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration across units and facilities. Position:
Part-time appointment
(60%), 8-hour workdays, Days; Hillcrest worksite; 1 opening; Career appointment; 60% time; Union: Uncovered. Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE OR ADV PRACT SPEC 5 Department: NURSING EDUCATION Pay Range:
$170,000 - $207,300 / Year Special Notes: This position may require varying hours and locations based on business needs. Eligible candidates should be prepared to meet pre-employment requirements including background checks and physicals where applicable. Responsibilities
Assume leadership of interdisciplinary teams in developing and implementing new evidence-based procedures, protocols, guidelines, policies, and innovative care for psychiatric patients. Promote nursing competency through clinical consultation and development of education programs based on needs assessments, quality metrics, and practice changes. Participate in multi-disciplinary consultations on complex nursing care issues specific to patient population. Work effectively with patients and families, including multicultural and diverse patients and families, and develop treatment plans to guide nursing care. Collaborates on programs, processes, and education resources for all levels of patient acuity and complexity and to ensure consistent care of psychiatric patients. Actively participate in efforts to monitor and improve quality metrics to achieve optimal outcomes. Provides mentorship for clinical staff development projects and graduate nursing student education. Minimum Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California. A Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN). 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 get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Five (5) years of recent and relevant clinical experience. Experience and proven success in developing and delivering nursing education/professional presentations. Experience with performance improvement or evidence-based practice change projects on departmental or organization level. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient with information systems and computer programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, virtual meetings via Teams and Zoom. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly-complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution. Preferred Qualifications
Clinical experience within the last three (3) years. Three (3) years Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) experience. Experience in an academic teaching hospital. Demonstrated experience with Epic electronic health record. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $149,700 - $297,700 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $71.70 - $142.58. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego Health is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment; employees may be subject to drug screening.
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Filing Deadline: Thu 9/25/2025 Description : UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, with a focus on nursing excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration across units and facilities. Position:
Part-time appointment
(60%), 8-hour workdays, Days; Hillcrest worksite; 1 opening; Career appointment; 60% time; Union: Uncovered. Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE OR ADV PRACT SPEC 5 Department: NURSING EDUCATION Pay Range:
$170,000 - $207,300 / Year Special Notes: This position may require varying hours and locations based on business needs. Eligible candidates should be prepared to meet pre-employment requirements including background checks and physicals where applicable. Responsibilities
Assume leadership of interdisciplinary teams in developing and implementing new evidence-based procedures, protocols, guidelines, policies, and innovative care for psychiatric patients. Promote nursing competency through clinical consultation and development of education programs based on needs assessments, quality metrics, and practice changes. Participate in multi-disciplinary consultations on complex nursing care issues specific to patient population. Work effectively with patients and families, including multicultural and diverse patients and families, and develop treatment plans to guide nursing care. Collaborates on programs, processes, and education resources for all levels of patient acuity and complexity and to ensure consistent care of psychiatric patients. Actively participate in efforts to monitor and improve quality metrics to achieve optimal outcomes. Provides mentorship for clinical staff development projects and graduate nursing student education. Minimum Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California. A Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN). 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 get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Five (5) years of recent and relevant clinical experience. Experience and proven success in developing and delivering nursing education/professional presentations. Experience with performance improvement or evidence-based practice change projects on departmental or organization level. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient with information systems and computer programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, virtual meetings via Teams and Zoom. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly-complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution. Preferred Qualifications
Clinical experience within the last three (3) years. Three (3) years Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) experience. Experience in an academic teaching hospital. Demonstrated experience with Epic electronic health record. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $149,700 - $297,700 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $71.70 - $142.58. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego Health is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment; employees may be subject to drug screening.
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