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*This is a part-time (0.5) Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatrics position available at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center on the day shift. *

Description

Under general direction, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients and to function as an expert clinician, consultant, educator and researcher.

*The Clinical Nurse Specialist requires the RN to be certified by the California BRN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with clinical expertise in Pediatrics. At least five years of experience, evidence of expertise, and competency in the identified nursing specialty in a Joint Commission Certified Acute Care hospital is required. Board Certification in Pediatrics highly desired.*

*The list established from this recruitment will be used for all vacancies as they become available, this may include full-time, part-time, and extra help positions.*

Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at www.scvmc.org

Typical Tasks

*Clinician*
* Provides or may facilitate direct nursing care to patients or their families through selected client caseload;

* Performs ongoing evaluation of the nursing care of patients requiring continued follow-up;

* Provides or guides nursing staff in the deliverance of expert nursing care;

* Develops and/or facilitates the development of comprehensive nursing interventions for specific clients based on expert assessment of the client's needs, goals and outcomes;

* Documents all care given on the patient's progress notes in the medical record;

* Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop an integrated plan of care;

* Develops and implements discharge plans for referred patients; making referrals as appropriate;

* Provides patient/family supportive counseling and education when appropriate;

* Coordinates patient care between inpatient and outpatient departments;

*Consultant*
* Serves as consultant to nursing Staff, medical staff and other health care providers in area of specialization;

* Establishes standards for nursing practice in consultation with Nursing Administration;

* Collaborates with Nursing Administration to develop appropriate policies and procedures;

* Plans, facilitates, and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary rounds and conferences;

* Represents nursing during hospital/community conferences and committees;

* Serves as a consultant to hospital materials management and County Purchasing personnel regarding supplies and equipment;

*Educator*
* Serves as a resource person in area of expertise to community members, agencies and students of health profession;

* Assesses the need for and identifies, designs and implements classes, courses, and seminars to meet educational needs of staff as related to the care of target patients;

* Provides direct teaching to patients and families and/or coordinates instruction by others;

* Utilizes and evaluates various teaching strategies to meet the individual learning needs of patients and families during various phases of health care;

*Researcher*
* Evaluates and disseminates pertinent research findings;

* Identifies, designs and conducts nursing research;

* Assists staff members in understanding and utilizing research finding in their practice;

* Utilizes research findings for patient care planning and implementation;

*General*
* Provides a monthly and annual summary of patient statistics and job activities to designated Nursing and Medical Administration;

* Establishes and evaluates yearly objectives;

* Participates as an active member on select nursing and health- and hospital-wide committees;

* Pursues continuing education to expand knowledge and clinical expertise;

* Evaluates own practice and updates goals and competencies.



Employment Standards

Graduate of an approved nursing program (preferably BSN), currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California and sufficient education and experience which demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above.

*Experience Note:* Qualified applicants typically would have:

1) At least five years experience, evidence of expertise and competency in identified nursing specialty;

2) Experience in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing teaching programs;

3) Advanced educational preparation in identified nursing specialty or related area at the Master's level;

4) Nationally recognized certification as an expert in identified nursing specialty preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $200,676.32 - $269,204.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatric Critical & Intensive Care
* Pediatrics
Shift:
* Day shift

Work Location: In person