1441 Constitution Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
United States
SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
- Serves as consultant to nursing staff, physicians and other health care providers in area of specialization.
- Establishes standards for nursing practice in consultation with the nursing administrative leadership.
- Collaborate with the nursing staff from various departments and levels to develop appropriate policies and procedures.
- Plan, facilitate, and participate in nursing and interdisciplinary rounds and conferences.
- Assess the need for and identifies, designs and implements classes, courses, and seminars to meet educational needs of staff.
- Use advanced clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patients.
- Serve as consultant to nursing staff, medical staff and other health care providers in the assigned division.
- Participate as an active member on select nursing and health, and hospital-wide committees; identify, design and conduct nursing research.
- Coordinate patient care between the assigned division and other departments within and outside of Natividad.
- Assist staff members as needed in the assigned division and other services in understanding and utilizing research findings in their practice.
- Provide or guide nursing staff in the deliverance of expert nursing care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
License: Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the BRN of the State of California or ability to obtain a CA License prior to employment is required.
And
Pursuant to Chapter 6 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2838, possession of valid certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist issued by the BRN of the State of California, or ability to obtain a CA certification prior to employment is required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
- Medical terminology, hospital routine, and equipment.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and research methodology.
- Nursing procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies.
- Health systems, agencies and patterns of referral.
- Principles and practices of advanced nursing and related sciences, including a range of therapies in area of specialty for assessment prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, including related technical skills.
Skill and Ability to:
- Apply nursing processes.
- Utilize concepts of assessment, priority setting, organization and evaluation.
- Organize and present formal/informal teaching.
- Display excellent leadership skills.
- Work well with other nursing, medical, and treatment personnel.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Provide clinical direction and education.
- Advise and motivate others.
- Facilitate a multi-disciplinary team approach to care delivery, linking medical, nursing, and non-nursing components.
A typical way to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above is:
Education: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program in clinical specialization;
Experience: Demonstrated clinical competence and in depth knowledge in a specialty area with at least the equivalent of two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
OR
Education: Possession of an American Nurses' Association Specialty Certification
Experience: The equivalent of four years of clinical experience in the area of specialization
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
- Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
- Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
- Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
- Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
Please apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/4404645/clinical-nurse-specialist