The Clinical Nurse Specialist demonstrates an advanced level of professional competence in a specialized field of nursing. The primary roles of the Clinical Nurse Specialist include: practitioner, educator, leader, consultant and researcher. Within each role the Clinical Nurse Specialist uses problem solving strategies and the nursing process to improve outcomes. S/he works collaboratively with the staff and managers to develop criteria for patient care, assess health needs of patients, and evaluate outcomes of nursing interventions. The time spent in each of the role components varies with patient population, unit and department needs and organizational priorities. This position has system wide responsibility; CNS staff are required to have transportation to be available at all Swedish Medical Center locations as needed.
- Demonstrates advanced capabilities and knowledge in assessment, diagnoses, treatment and evaluation of an identified population or high risk group to facilitate optimal outcomes.
- Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence based practice standards for patient care.
- Works collaboratively with appropriate resources to manage complex patient care.
- Serves as a clinical resource for the nursing staff, health care providers and the community.
- Utilizing research and the quality improvement process to assure quality and value in patient outcomes.
- Applies educational concepts and skills with patient, family, nursing staff and other health care providers to improve outcomes.
- Facilitates problem solving and decision making to influence the development, implementation and evaluation of patient, unit, department and organizational goals.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Shared Services 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.
Required qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing with clinical focus from an accredited school of nursing.
- Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- 3 years of Current nursing experience in related clinical area.
Preferred qualifications:
- Upon hire: Certification in 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 improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About UsProvidence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
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