Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatric Emergency Department

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

We fight for every child. With 350 pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we are driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it is only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.

Scope of Work

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an influential leader for a program or area of nursing practice. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring and change leadership. The specialized knowledge and advanced practice nursing skills are used within three major areas of impact: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice and the organization/system.

In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the CNS leads, provides, enhances, and improves health care delivery by evaluating nursing practices, developing methodologies, establishing standards of care, and providing consultative services. The CNS is a clinical expert in the theory-based and/or research-based nursing practice within a specialty area.

Clinical Nurse Specialists are REQUIRED to obtain their nursing administration or professional/specialty certification within 12 months of assuming the role, or within 12 months of achieving eligibility to sit for the exam if not eligible upon hire into the role.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

One of the following is Required:

• MSN-NP from an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist Program.
• DNP from an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist Program.
• MSN - ONLY if Clinical Nurse Specialty certification is obtained through the state of Michigan via portfolio submission of evidence that demonstrates knowledge and skill competence in the clinical nurse specialist role. (specialty certification is on the nursing license).
• 5 years of relevant experience Clinical Nursing Required.
• Education and Program development experience Preferred.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months.
• Certification in field of specialty Required.

In addition, one of the following is Required:

• Board Certified Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-AGCNS) from ANCC or AACN Required.
• Board Certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialists (BC-ACNS) from ANCC or AACN Required.
• Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-PCNS) from ANCC or AACN Required.

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Primary Location

SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Nursing Operations - HDVCH

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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