Pediatric CNS — Lead Care & Research (Loan Support)

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Master's prepared) to advance specialized nursing care across a pediatric population. The role emphasizes assessment, planning and evaluation of complex patient care with interdisciplinary collaboration.

The CNS will develop care plans, lead education for staff, and contribute to clinical research while maintaining compliance with hospital standards. Eligible for student loan assistance up to $9,600.

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.
• Licenses: RN (California) and CNS (CA) and BLS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with complex health needs within a clinical area.
• Use advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patients.
• Assist health care providers and patients in promoting optimal health.
• Develop and implement nursing practice standards.
• Serve as consultant or expert resource for other health providers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
• Promote research to improve nursing practice.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives in the unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Research ability

Patient assessment

Staff education

Clinical consultation

Nursing expertise

Education

Master's degree in a work-related discipline

Three years of related work experience

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

RQI Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Master's prepared) to advance specialized nursing care across a pediatric population. The role emphasizes assessment, planning and evaluation of complex patient care with interdisciplinary collaboration.

The CNS will develop care plans, lead education for staff, and contribute to clinical research while maintaining compliance with hospital standards. Eligible for student loan assistance up to $9,600.