Pediatric Acute Care - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Pediatric Transitional Care Unit

Full Time

78338BR

Job Summary

As a clinical nurse leader in pediatrics for the acute care and transitional care patient population, this person will work in collaboration with the Unit Director to apply evidenced-based nursing practice to enhance patient care. In addition to working collaboratively with the unit-based leaders on C5, this person will work closely with other advanced practice nurses at Benioff Children’s Hospitals and across UCSF Health. This person will utilize specialized knowledge and skills to develop specialized patient-treatment plans, work directly with patients and nursing staff who have complex care requirements, and analyze patient data to improve the quality of patient care.

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Department Description

C5 is comprised of a 28-bed pediatric medical surgical unit and a 16-bed transitional care unit (step-down unit) that provides comprehensive inpatient care to children and families experiencing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions or recent surgery. Patients range in age from neonates to adolescents. The unit supports 17 pediatric subspecialties, including immunology, GI, renal, neurology and neurosurgery, general major abdominal surgery and liver and kidney transplant.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of nursing experience in a pediatric acute care or critical care
• Master's degree in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Current CNS license in the State of California, obtained within one year of hire
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification
• Clinical Nurse Specialist or APRN specialty certification obtained within one year of hire
• In-depth knowledge of patient population in the pediatric acute care and pediatric transitional care (step-down) or pediatric critical care, to include diagnoses, treatments, standards of practice and patient / family educational consulting and resources.
• Advanced knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly-complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide education, training, and direction to nursing staff, and to develop positive working relationships with patients, families, employees, and outside agencies as required. Advanced skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey complex and / or sensitive information in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years in an advanced practice nurse position, or equivalent

License/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Current CNS license in the State of California, obtained within one year of hire
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification
• Clinical Nurse Specialist or APRN specialty certification obtained within one year of hire

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

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Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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Job Code and Payroll Title

006481 CLIN NURSE OR ADV PRACT SPEC 4

Job Category

Nursing - Pediatric Acute Care, Nursing - Pediatric Critical Care, Nursing - Pediatric Services, Nursing - Pediatric-Other

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday