Clinical Nurse Specialist - Critical Care

Providence • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Using the Synergy Model, the Sr Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) supports, supervises, and evaluates staff new to a clinical setting during their first 90 to 180 days (18 months at PAMC) on the unit. They act within the nurse-patient, nurse-nurse, and nurse-system spheres. The CNS facilitates a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach in the provision of health care within a specialty area. They are responsible for promoting excellence in nursing care through the implementation of clinical standards of practice and establishing competency standards for staff members. The CNS demonstrates a firm knowledge base and clinical expertise, functions as a clinical resource, conducts and facilitates patient care consultation, and provides resources to assess the impact of appropriate practice on patient outcomes. They support clinical rounds with the multi-disciplinary health care team and work closely and collaboratively with physicians in establishing collegial relationships that benefit staff, patients, and the community. Providence caregivers are invaluable and thrive in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Master's Degree From a clinical nurse specialist program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. (NLNAC).
• Upon hire: Alaska Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: Current certification in area of specialty (i.e., CEN, CCRN)
• 3 years Registered nursing experience in area of specialty.
• 2 years Clinical leadership responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Upon hire: CNS certification in area of specialty

Responsibilities

• Supports, supervises, and evaluates staff new to a clinical setting during their first 90 to 180 days (18 months at PAMC) on the unit.
• Acts within the nurse-patient, nurse-nurse, and nurse-system spheres.
• Facilitates a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach in the provision of health care, within a specialty area.
• Responsible for the promotion of excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of clinical standards of practice and establishing competency standards for staff members.
• Demonstrates a firm knowledge base and clinical expertise, function as a clinical resource, conduct and facilitate patient care consultation, and provide resources to assess the impact of appropriate practice on patient outcomes.
• Supports clinical rounds with the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Works closely and collaboratively with the physicians in establishing collegial relationships that benefit our staff, patients, and community.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior