Clinical Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least three years of recent clinical RN experience in the specialty area (the posting states “five (3) years”).
• In-depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas, including diagnoses, treatments, standards of practice, and patient/family education, consultation, and resources.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to assess complex issues and develop options for resolution.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to educate, train, and direct nursing staff and build positive working relationships with patients, families, providers, employees, and outside agencies.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and concisely.
• Master’s or doctorate degree (PhD or DNP) from an accredited nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist or APRN specialty certification (e.g., ACCNS-AG or AGCNS-BC), or diabetes certification (e.g., CDCES), obtained within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist license in California (CA BRN).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including psychosocial, functional, physical, and environmental factors.
• Apply advanced knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment to contribute to plans of care for diabetes and medical patients.
• Synthesize complex assessment findings, formulate differential diagnoses and evidence-based nursing plans of care, and evaluate patient responses to interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patient preferences in care planning.
• Document clinical care and consultations in medical records.
• Initiate or coordinate care conferences and programs, including transitions for complex and vulnerable patients.
• Assess learning needs and design and evaluate educational programs for patients, families, groups, and nursing staff.
• Identify, collect, and analyze data to design programs and measure outcomes and improvements in care.
• Develop methods to evaluate nursing care and support feasible, meaningful documentation.
• Influence nursing practice through role modeling, consultation, education, and expert specialty consultation.
• Assess nursing practice, workflows, and environments to identify improvements and promote evidence-based practice.
• Lead clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives and collect and analyze data on care processes, outcomes, and trends.
• Use conflict management and negotiation skills to promote a healthy work environment.
• Facilitate professional development and mentor nurses in evidence-based practice, practice change, leadership, and skill acquisition.
• Create and revise nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care based on evidence.
• Coach nurses in developing practice environments that support shared decision-making and shared governance.
• Collaborate with professional development teams and others on orientation, clinical competencies, and educational programs.
• Provide formal and informal education to nurses, other health professionals, and students.
• Evaluate the impact of nursing practice and care models on fiscal and human resources.
• Lead health system teams and the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical care or care delivery models to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• Lead value analysis of new or alternate supplies and devices, including safety and feasibility evaluations or trials.
• Partner with CNEI teams, nursing leaders, and medical center departments to advance strategic goals and improve care delivery.
• Serve as a clinical expert consultant or content manager for patient safety, risk management, regulatory affairs, and patient relations needs.
• Advocate for nurses to practice to the full extent of their roles and seek feedback from CNS/APS peers and colleagues.
• Participate in professional organizations and scholarly activities, and increase the visibility of UCSF Health Nursing through professional engagement.
• Prepare written clinical practice exemplars for Magnet submission and perform other duties as assigned.