Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE OR ADV PRACT SPEC 4 Department:
NURSING EDUCATION Hiring Pay Scale
$140,000-180,000 / Year Worksite:
Hillcrest Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday – Friday
#123697 (CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist-Hillcrest NICU
Filing Deadline: Mon 7/10/2023
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Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 07/10/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position will remain open until filled.
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advance Practice Registered Nurse prepared at the master’s or doctorate level and is certified as a CNS with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The CNS is part of the leadership team and collaborates with members of their team to provide and influence optimal patient care and service in their patient population. The CNS demonstrates the competencies within the three spheres of influence of their practice model which are (1) the patient/family, (2) nursing practice, and (3) the organization, with the patient being integral to their purpose and practice. The CNS encompasses the following roles: clinical expert, consultant, leader, educator, evidence-based practice advocate, inter and intradepartmental liaison, and resource professional. The CNS educates, guides, and mentors the nursing staff and health care team members in the provision of patient care at a local and system level.
This role will serve as a general expert Neonatal clinician, educator, researcher, consultant and leader for nursing staff, patients, families and members of inter-professional health care teams. Collaborates with the nursing leadership team and inter-professional team to ensure cost-effective professional practice standards within the patient population based on best practices and evidence as well as impacts system wide efforts through CNS role.
This position would be responsible for: Directing the clinical nursing practice in a large, academic medical center NICU with extensive neonatal population growth, coordination and assessment of critical care educational development and clinical competency of the nursing staff in the NICU; and for ensuring continued neonatal critical care nursing competency through education programs for both the newly-hired and experience nursing staff. Consultations with staff on complex neonatal critical care nursing issues. Oversight of comprehensive parent and/or primary caretaker education activities. Ensuring the implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program. Collaborate with UC San Diego-Jacobs Medical Center NICU CNS on practice, policy and education. Assuring all UC San Diego Health nurses deliver excellent care for the Neonatal patient and family. Facilitate compliance with extensive Neonatal regulations from Children’s Medical Services (CMS), CDPH, TJC and other agencies as required. Accountable for: Education/competency standardization, neonatal equipment, neonatal quality reviews, updates of MCPs and neonatal guidelines, coordination of neonatology consults, EPIC integration with UC Irvine and implementation at UC San Diego Health, preparation/orientation/training and other Neonatal-related clinical opportunities, mentor staff in project development and implementation, monitor quality metrics, collaborate with NICU Leadership, facilitate mock code simulation.
Under the direction of the department director or designee, the CNS prioritizes and manages multiple demands in an ever-changing healthcare environment. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills are required. Must be able to use word processing and presentation software. Ability to effectively coordinate efforts with others, including interdisciplinary groups. Self-motivated and proven ability to work both independently or effectively as a team member with a variety of healthcare specialists.
Depending on the education, credentials, and experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired as a Clinical Nurse Educator or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN).
- Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.
- Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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.
- Current completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) of the AHA or AAP.
- Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience, including at least three years of clinical experience in neonatal nursing care at least one of which shall have been in a facility with a NICU that is equivalent to a Regional, Community, or Intermediate NICU.
- Knowledge and utilization of advanced continuous quality improvement (CQI) techniques and evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes; ability to identify areas for improvement, and effectively applies the concepts of change theory to promote departmental and organization change.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and their application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3+) or more years’ experience in the CNS role.
- Advanced computer knowledge, ability to research current practice, collation of statistical data, and development of appropriate presentation techniques.
- Current ANCC CNS certification and current professional certification (CCRN, PCCN, ONCC).
- Experience with electronic health record.
- Experience with learning management system.
- Project management experience.
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: $87,000 – $202,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $41.67 – $97.03
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
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