clinical nurse specialist-NICU

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview

Designs, implements, and evaluates patient specific and population based programs of care. Advances the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes. Leads multidisciplinary groups in designing and implementing innovative evidenced based practice that address system problems or patient care issues. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Accountabilities

ADVANCED NURSE PRACTICE

Provides interdisciplinary clinical consultation related to specialty area using the nursing process, and patient/family education and support. Leads and mentors in advancing the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost-effective care across the continuum. Leads interdisciplinary rounds on patients for improved comprehensive care delivery. Responsible for outcomes management for assigned patient populations. Designs and leads performance improvement activities related to specific core diagnoses to improve process outcomes. Identifies other clinical areas not meeting anticipated outcomes and participates in a prioritization process for those diagnoses. Assesses, plans and implements basic and advanced education programs for ongoing quality education for the advancement of the practice of nursing. Develops and implements teaching tools and educational materials for patients, their families and the community, which promote optimal learning for each level of care.

Assessment And Planning Of Patient Care

Conducts patient and family assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas. Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure a plan of care that is patient centric with continuity of care. Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality. Communicates patients’ plan of care to co-workers and on-coming/off-going shift and between departments.

Provision Of Patient Care

Provides competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for each patient and their families/support group in accordance with hospital regulations Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability. Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, open- ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure patient understanding of explanations, and integrating patient learning and educational needs. Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus Delivers safe and effective patient care in compliance with established hospital policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations to provide the highest level of patient care. Upholds the confidentiality of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure. Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice Participates in and supports system, operating unit, facility and unit process improvement activities.

Evaluation Of Patient Care

Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, evaluates outcomes, and intervenes as warranted. Conducts ongoing education for patients and their families to ensure optimal patient care from admission through transitions of care. Reassesses, evaluates and documents each patient’s response to the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed. Reports any events or near-misses in safety or compliance concerns via patient safety reporting mechanism Participates in analysis of safety events to prevent future occurrences Accurately documents and updates all treatment information in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR). Develops, implements, documents formal teaching and transition planning that includes the patient/family in care for identified health needs

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Master's: nursing or equivalent education/experience

Certification & Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California

CNS-Clinical Nurse Specialist

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

5 years recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record (EPIC preferred).

Ability to

prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Physical Activities And Requirements

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Faculty

Number Of Openings

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.