Pediatric CNS: Advanced Care Specialist & Research Leader

INAAP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford seeks a Master’s-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead advanced nursing practice in a specialized clinical area. Responsibilities include expert patient assessment, care planning, and interprofessional collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.

The CNS will provide consultation, develop standards of nursing practice, and drive quality improvement initiatives within pediatrics, diabetes, cardiology, or related service lines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• CA Registered Nurse (RN) -AND- CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with multiple or complex health needs within a specific clinical area.
• Use advanced clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patients.
• Serve as a consultant or expert resource for other health providers.
• Facilitate an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to meeting the needs of patients.
• Promote research to improve clinical nursing practice.

Skills

Advanced nursing skills

Education

Master's degree in a work-related field

CA Registered Nurse (RN) and CNS certification

Job description

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford seeks a Master’s-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead advanced nursing practice in a specialized clinical area. Responsibilities include expert patient assessment, care planning, and interprofessional collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.

The CNS will provide consultation, develop standards of nursing practice, and drive quality improvement initiatives within pediatrics, diabetes, cardiology, or related service lines.