Clinical Nurse Specialist - Perioperative

Providence; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Focus on well-being

Job summary

Providence in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a Sr Clinical Nurse Specialist to support new staff in clinical settings during their initial days. This role involves facilitating a multi-disciplinary approach to health care, promoting excellence in nursing, and providing resources for effective practice.

Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited clinical nurse specialist program and have a valid Alaska RN license. This full-time position emphasizes leadership and collaboration within a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a clinical nurse specialist program accredited by CCNE or NLNAC.
• Alaska Registered Nurse license upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association upon hire.
• Current certification in area of specialty (e.g., CEN, CCRN) upon hire.
• Three years of registered nursing experience in area of specialty.
• Two years of clinical leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supports, supervises, and evaluates staff new to a clinical setting.
• Facilitates a multi-disciplinary approach in health care provision.
• Promotes excellence in nursing care through clinical standards.
• Conducts patient care consultation and provides resources to assess practice impact.
• Works closely with physicians to establish collegial relationships.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care consultation

Leadership in nursing

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree from accredited program

Alaska Registered Nurse license

National Provider BLS certification

Tools

Clinical standards of practice

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Using the Synergy Model, the Sr Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) supports, supervises, and evaluates staff new to a clinical setting during their first 90 to 180 days (18 months at PAMC) on the unit.

• Acts within the nurse‑patient, nurse‑nurse, and nurse‑system spheres.
• Facilitates a multi‑disciplinary and collaborative approach in the provision of health care within a specialty area.
• Is responsible for the promotion of excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of clinical standards of practice and establishing competency standards for staff members.
• Demonstrates a firm knowledge base and clinical expertise, functions as a clinical resource, conducts and facilitates patient care consultation, and provides resources to assess the impact of appropriate practice on patient outcomes.
• Supports clinical rounds with the multi‑disciplinary health care team and works closely and collaboratively with the physicians to establish collegial relationships that benefit our staff, patients, and community.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Hours: Full Time (40 Hours Weekly), Day Shift

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a clinical nurse specialist program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
• Alaska Registered Nurse license upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association upon hire.
• Current certification in area of specialty (e.g., CEN, CCRN) upon hire.
• Three years of registered nursing experience in area of specialty.
• Two years of clinical leadership responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Upon hire: CNS certification in area of specialty.

Why Join Providence?

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.