Clinical Nurse Specialist-Emergency Department

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) serves as the clinical practice expert in the delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions within their specialty focus The CNS possesses advanced knowledge of the science of nursing within their specialty area and applies that knowledge through the three spheres of influence: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. The CNS translates theory and evidence to advance the health and knowledge of the patient/family, nurses and nursing practice and the organization/system. The CNS practices nursing within the nursing process, as a licensed advanced practice nurse, through the standards of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning and implementation and evaluation. The CNS is competent in the standards of care and standards of professional performance specific to their specialty area and integrates the CNS competencies across the three spheres of influence. The CNS practices nursing with a consistent focus on targeting quality, cost-effective outcomes through patient/family care by influencing the practice of nurses in their specialty area and by influencing the organization to support nursing evidence-based practice. This position does not directly manage other caregivers, however, may be asked to review and provide feedback on the work of other caregivers.

EDUCATION

Required: Master of Science in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from an accredited college or university

Preferred: Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education from an accredited college or university

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Current Oregon RN License. Current license to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the State of Oregon by the OR State Board of Nursing. National Advanced Practice Specialty Certification from a professional organization in relevant field of clinical expertise. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Current advanced provider certification(s) (ALS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, or other) as appropriate for their area of practice/population. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all SCHS worksites.

Preferred: ANPD specialty certification upon hire or agree to obtain when eligible.

EXPERIENCE

Required: 3 years registered nursing clinical experience in area of specialty. 3 years Clinical Nurse Specialist experience.

Preferred: Knowledge of Lean principles

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