Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a clinical expert providing teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, and systems improvement in a specific practice area or with a specific patient population. Coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. Being a Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with members of the health care team to design and implement safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care strategies. May require a master's degree in nursing. Additionally, Clinical Nurse Specialist requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Clinical Nurse Specialist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
An excellent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist currently exists at Cottage Children's Medical Center, a part of not-for-profit Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, California. You will practice in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at our Children's Medical Center, a pediatric regional referral center for the care of infants, toddlers, and children.
Our 22-bed NICU (served by a dedicated RN/RCP Transport team) provides specialized nursing care for critically ill newborns ranging in age from 0-28 days. You will also collaborate with Clinical Nurse Specialists throughout Cottage Health (PICU, Pediatrics, Neurosciences, Adult Critical Care and Emergency).
Qualifications include:
Join us at our Children's Medical Center, which also comprises an 38-bed Pediatric Unit, 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics, and an active Pediatric Surgery Division.
Aside from the professional advantages, this opportunity also offers the highly desirable Santa Barbara location, midway between the ocean and the mountains and with breathtaking vistas, beautiful gardens, delightful Spanish colonial architecture and a mild Mediterranean-like climate. Please apply online at: . EOE
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