Providence St. Joseph Health

Description:

Providence is calling a Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) Perioperative and Cardiovascular Services (Full time/Variable shift) to Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital in Torrance, CA.

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) Perioperative and Cardiovascular Services - The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) of Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services is a clinical practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher. Inherent in these role components are concepts of change agent, leader, liaison and role model within Patient Care Services to support the Mission Statement and Core Values of Little Company of Mary Hospital. The CNS directs the clinical nursing practice in the NICU and Pediatrics and consults with staff on complex neonatal and pediatric critical care nursing issues.

In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• Direct the clinical nursing practice in Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services

• Participate in and/or conduct clinical nursing research that reflects the needs of the Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services, and the community. Interpret, disseminate and incorporate research findings relevant to cardiovascular and perioperative clinical practice, and evaluates practice in light of research findings

• Coordinate and assess educational development and clinical competency of the nursing staff in the NICU and Pediatrics; and for ensuring continued neonatal critical care and pediatric nursing competency through educational programs for both the newly-hired and experienced nursing staff

• Collaborate with nursing staff, nursing managers and clinical educators in developing providing and evaluating educational programs pertinent to NICU and Pediatrics

• Ensure the effective implementation of a coordinated and effective quality and process improvement programs in Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services

• Oversee and collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of comprehensive education activities

• Act as a liaison between patient and family to coordinate and plan care utilizing the nursing process, promoting continuity of care, in collaboration with other health care professionals and the Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services interdisciplinary teams

• Support the expansion of clinical practice and compliance with new regulatory requirements in the system by assisting in researching the proposed new test, equipment, technique, regulation, etc.; drafting policies and procedures to institute the new program if it is deemed appropriate by the facility; planning, instituting and coordinating staff training; and planning and participating in the evaluation of the new program

• Use performance improvement process for all performance improvement activities to support, monitor, and trend key indicators

Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Master's Degree in Nursing

• Certified as CNS by the California State Board of Nursing, within three years of hire into position

• Current California Registered Nurse license

• Certification in CNOR within 18 months of hire into position; CVRN within 24 months of hire into position

• BLS, ACLS, PALS

• 3 years recent clinical experience in field of specialization, at least 1 of which shall be in Cardiovascular Surgery or Perioperative Services

• Ability to effectively communicate to patients, customers, co-worker or leaders via written or verbal communication

• Ability to lead by example, role modeling expert clinical practice

• Skilled in collaboration, consultation, conflict resolution, facilitation, and team building

• Ability to understand, anticipate and prioritize job responsibilities

• Ability to remain flexible in response to change in work demands, variety of projects and varying time lines

• Ability to create an environment for safe delivery of patient care and functions with a constant awareness of safety issues identified within the ministry

• Ability to work independently but seek consultation when appropriate

• Ability to work with multiple departments, hospitals, and their leaders

About the hospital you will serve.

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is a 436-bed non-profit hospital that has served the greater South Bay communities of Los Angeles since 1960. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and sophisticated technology while providing care with a personal, healing touch. In addition to the finest general medical, surgical and critical care services, we offer a number of specialty programs including Cardiovascular Services, Women’s and Children’s Health, Oncology, and Emergency Care. We are proud to be named one of the Top 50 U.S. Hospitals for Heart Care by Thomson Reuters, the only community hospital in California to receive this honor. We were one of five hospitals in the United States recognized by American Hospital Association-McKesson for leadership and innovation in quality improvement. We received The Choice Award by AAHCP for Outstanding Customer Service Delivery, and were one of 24 hospitals and health systems in the nation to receive the Premier Award for Quality by the Premier healthcare alliance. As a member of Providence Health & Services, a Catholic-sponsored healthcare ministry, we believe strongly in respecting the dignity of each person, and give special concern to the most vulnerable members of our community.

For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:

http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/

Our Mission

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

About Us

Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Variable

Job Category: Clinical Education

Location: California-Torrance

Req ID: 284437