Under general direction, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients and to function as an expert clinician, consultant, educator and researcher.
 
This is a part-time (0.5) Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatric position available at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center on the day shift. 

The Clinical Nurse Specialist requires the RN to be certified by the California BRN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with clinical expertise in Pediatrics.  At least five years of experience, evidence of expertise, and competency in the identified nursing specialty in a Joint Commission Certified Acute Care hospital is required.  Board Certification in Pediatrics highly desired.

Clinician

• Provides or may facilitate direct nursing care to patients or their families through selected client caseload;
   
• Performs ongoing evaluation of the nursing care of patients requiring continued follow-up;
   
• Provides or guides nursing staff in the deliverance of expert nursing care;
   
• Develops and/or facilitates the development of comprehensive nursing interventions for specific clients based on expert assessment of the client's needs, goals and outcomes;
   
• Documents all care given on the patient's progress notes in the medical record;
   
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop an integrated plan of care;
   
• Develops and implements discharge plans for referred patients; making referrals as appropriate;
   
• Provides patient/family supportive counseling and education when appropriate;
   
• Coordinates patient care between inpatient and outpatient departments;

• Serves as consultant to nursing Staff, medical staff and other health care providers in area of specialization;
   
• Establishes standards for nursing practice in consultation with Nursing Administration;
   
• Collaborates with Nursing Administration to develop appropriate policies and procedures;
   
• Plans, facilitates, and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary rounds and conferences;
   
• Represents nursing during hospital/community conferences and committees;
   
• Serves as a consultant to hospital materials management and County Purchasing personnel regarding supplies and equipment;

• Serves as a resource person in area of expertise to community members, agencies and students of health profession;
   
• Assesses the need for and identifies, designs and implements classes, courses, and seminars to meet educational needs of staff as related to the care of target patients;
   
• Provides direct teaching to patients and families and/or coordinates instruction by others;
   
• Utilizes and evaluates various teaching strategies to meet the individual learning needs of patients and families during various phases of health care;

• Evaluates and disseminates pertinent research findings;
   
• Identifies, designs and conducts nursing research;
   
• Assists staff members in understanding and utilizing research finding in their practice;
   
• Utilizes research findings for patient care planning and implementation;

• Provides a monthly and annual summary of patient statistics and job activities to designated Nursing and Medical Administration;
   
• Establishes and evaluates yearly objectives;
   
• Participates as an active member on select nursing and health- and hospital-wide committees;
   
• Pursues continuing education to expand knowledge and clinical expertise;
   
• Evaluates own practice and updates goals and competencies.

Graduate of an approved nursing program (preferably BSN), currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California and sufficient education and experience which demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above.

Experience Note: Qualified applicants typically would have:
 
1) At least five years experience, evidence of expertise and competency in identified nursing specialty;

2) Experience in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing teaching programs;

3) Advanced educational preparation in identified nursing specialty or related area at the Master's level;

4) Nationally recognized certification as an expert in identified nursing specialty preferred.