Clinical Nurse Specialist
Company: Valley Children's Healthcare
Location: Madera
Posted on: January 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Clinical Nurse Specialist Valley Children's Hospital is seeking
2 Clinical Nurse Specialists to join the Patient Care team. Current
openings are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Explorer Unit
(post surgical inpatient stay). Based in Madera, CA, and ranked by
U.S. News & World Report as one of the best childrens hospitals in
the country in seven pediatric specialties and recently named one
of the Nations top childrens Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group,
Valley Childrens has been open for nearly 70 years. It has grown
from a 42-bed hospital to one of the largest pediatric healthcare
networks in the Country. With hospitals and clinics located from
Sacramento to San Luis Obispo, you are sure to find an opportunity
that fits your lifestyle. Valley Childrens maintains a family-like
atmosphere to more than 3,000 employees and recognizes that
employees play an important role in the success of the entire
organization, so employees and their families are rewarded with
robust benefits.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse
who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, leader,
consultant and researcher. In collaboration with the healthcare
team, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides
clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes. With
in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical
experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS sphere of influence
includes the care of the patient/family, practice of nursing and
providing solutions for complex systems and processes. The CNS
serves as a role model, patient advocate, charge agent, and leader
to enhance patient care. This position practices within the scope
of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with
Valley Children's policies.
About Explorer Unit: This unit is a 36-bed, acute care unit with a
patient population comprised primarily of surgical patients. The
unit additionally has the ability to take 16 monitored beds for
more critical patients. The unit received transfers from the
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and/or Post Anesthesia Care Unit when
a patients condition is a surgical one. This includes cardiac
surgery, trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic patients. The
premature infant whose condition is stable enough to leave the
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit may also be a patient on Explorer.
Explorer is also occasionally an overflow area for the acute
medical unit. The age range on Explorer is newborn to eighteen
years with an average length of stay of four days.
About the NICU: Ranked as one of the best childrens hospitals in
Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report Valley Childrens NICU
offers the most comprehensive array of services for critically ill
newborns to ensure the best possible quality of life. Valley
Childrens main Hospital campus in Madera provides Level IV Neonatal
Intensive Care (NICU) support - the highest level of care available
for neonates and infants. Valley Childrens supports a network of
NICUs throughout Central California, providing the opportunity for
families with critically ill babies to receive treatment closer to
home throughout his or her entire stay.
Requirements for Explorer
Requirements for NICU
Hours, Compensation and Benefits: Both positions are Full Time,
Exempt, day shift and offer a robust benefits plan and a
competitive salary based on experience.
About Valley ChildrensValley Childrens is proud to have dedicated
staff committed to the highest quality of pediatric care. From the
moment you enter the doors, you will feel at home. They have a
strong presence in the community and tremendous pride for the care
they deliver. Many Valley Childrens employees have been with the
organization for over 10 years while others more than 30 years and
they continue to grow their career through supported professional
growth and development.
Valley Childrens main campus sits in the heart of one of the most
beautiful states in the nation, just a short drive from three
national parks and your choice of California coastline beaches. No
matter your interest, you will have many opportunities for
recreation, arts, entertainment, and more.by Jobble
Keywords: Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera , Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare , Madera, California
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