What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Medical Unit (San Diego, CA) position at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego?
Practice the art and science of evidence-based advanced nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Pediatric Medical Unit at Rady Children's Hospital! Be a well-respected expert at the bedside and lead the charge in improving the patient care experience alongside our team of passionate and hardworking nurses.
The CNS will focus on 4 main responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Patient Care: As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a valuable resource for medically complex patients, providing specialized planning and coordination of care. You will work closely with the healthcare team to ensure patients receive the best possible treatment and support.
- Research and Best Practices: Keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field of pediatric acute care, you will actively research best practices, new protocols, and emerging therapies. By integrating evidence-based findings into patient care, you will contribute to the advancement of treatment approaches.
- Bedside Support: Maintain your clinical skills by serving as a hands-on resource at the bedside, offering care and expertise to optimize patient outcomes.
- Mentorship and Education: You will play a vital role in supporting and mentoring new staff, including recent nursing graduates and new to pediatric nurses. Your mentorship will help cultivate a supportive and knowledgeable team of healthcare professionals.
Make a difference in the lives of children in San Diego and beyond and join the Rady Children's Medical Team as our CNS! Learn more about our compassionate, resilient, and talented team here: https://vimeo.com/814683559
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree
2 years of Experience
Current California RN License
Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate Degree (non MD)
5 years of experience
PALS Certification
The expected hiring range for this position is $61.30 to $91.95.
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.
Salary : $61 - $92
