Job Abstract

The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) – is the clinical nursing leader for Perianesthesia/ Procedural 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, in addition communicates, educates on these initiatives to health system areas as appropriate. 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 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 - $282,300

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association - required
• CA RN License - required
• CA CNS License - required
• Masters in Nursing (MSN) - required
• National certification in area of specialty - required
• CNS Advanced Practice Certification - preferred
• Minimum 5 years recent RN experience including 3 years recent RN experience in clinical specialty -required
• One year CNS experience in clinical specialty - preferred

Skills, 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.