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University of California - Los Angeles Health

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Cardiac

University of California - Los Angeles Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Description

The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is the clinical nursing leader for Adult Cardiac Critical care and Telemetry programs at UCLA Health. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major spheres of influence: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. The CNS and Unit/Service Line Directors are partners in leading the nursing clinical practice area. The CNS coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. The CNS is accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies, and is responsible for contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit/system, local, state, and/or national and international level.Salary range: $116,500 - $282,300Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association - requiredCA RN License - requiredCA CNS License - requiredMasters in Nursing (MSN) - requiredNational certification in area of specialty - requiredCNS Advanced Practice Certification - preferredMinimum 5 years recent RN experience including 3 years recent RN experience in clinical specialty - requiredOne year CNS experience in clinical specialty - preferredSkills, Knowledge and Abilities:Demonstrated skills at the level of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change management as evidenced by CV/portfolio, letters of recommendation, references, interview, and demonstration.Demonstrated ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse to utilize evidence to develop and implement practice standards and policies, teach, and coach.Organizational, analytical, oral, and written presentation skills with proficiency in MS Office programs.Experience in research and grant writing preferred.

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