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SalaryJob Title:
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Behavioral HealthReq:
2023-1081Location:
VMC Main CampusDepartment:
PCS EducationShift:
DaysType:
Full TimeFTE:
1Hours:
Min. $96,241.60-$154,960-Max/ DOECity State:
Renton, WASalary Range:
Job Description:
Job Description - Patient Care Services
TITLE: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Behavioral Health
ROLE: See job description for Clinical Partner for generic job duties.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Patient Care Services
HOURS OF WORK: Hours vary to cover service needs (evening or weekend hours required occasionally).
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Professional Development/Education
DESCRIPTION:
The Behavioral HealthClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will collaborate with the system wide educational department, and will report to the Director of Professional Development/Education. The Behavioral Health CNS will coordinate the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of education and training for all health professionals and ancillary personnel regarding the care of the Behavioral Health/mental health population at Valley Medical Center (VMC). In collaboration with the interdisciplinary teams across the hospital, the Behavioral health CNS will promote best practice in the care of the behavioral/mental health population. The CNS will promote excellence in nursing as a resource and a role model of the Professional Practice Model: Center of Excellence.
PREREQUISITES:
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited (NLNAC or CCNE) educational institution preferred. Certification or eligible to sit for certification as a Clinical Nurse Educator within one year of hire date.
Unrestricted/active RN licensed to practice in WA State.
Current BLS certified; ACLS preferred. Current CPI certified, instructor trained preferred or within first 6 months on the job.
Minimum of two years' experience in Behavioral Health/mental health nursing
Experience providing and coordinating clinical education programs and staff development.
Able to use word processing, graphic and database computer programs, email and scheduling software.
Evidence of excellent communication and education skills.
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum design and change process.
Experience in nursing education and staff development.
Experience with evidence-based practice and standards development.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all ages served.
Able to organize and prioritize duties effectively, while handling multiple demands in a rapidly changing environment
Able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
Ability to collaborate and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Must be able to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Same as generic description
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner
Unique Job Functions
CNS spheres of influence include patient/family, nurses/nursing, and systems within their specialty service area. As a member of the Nursing Development department, participates in hospital wide initiatives and collaborates with peers in the department on various projects and initiatives.
Patient/Family
Able to evaluate care for the patients and families in specialty area; serve as support to the nursing staff in care delivery specific to the medical/acute care patient.
Demonstrate continuing clinical competence in specialty area through certification maintenance, continuing education, and clinical practice.
Monitor and enhance clinical care provided to patients.
Collaborate with medical staff, nurses and others in the care of individual patients and groups.
Nurses/Nursing
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical education strategies and programs in specialty area.
In collaboration with key stakeholders, develop, implement and evaluate an annual educational calendar of events for nursing staff, based on data and information relevant to the patient's and staff in the service area.
Collaborate with other content experts to maintain staff clinical competency within the service area.
Provide clinical consultation for complex patients to the staff in area of specialty.
Design, coordinate and evaluate unit specific orientation programs for new nursing staff in the service area; will participate in selected training/education programs for staff nurses in other areas of the hospital.
In collaboration with unit managers, staff nurses and others, facilitate learning experiences for nursing students and medical residents.
Provide leadership for development of evidence-based policy, procedure, and protocol within the service area.
Provide input to the service area managers in developing operational budget and cost-benefit analyses for educational and other programs.
Initiate and/or participate in research projects.
Promote national practice standards from professional and specialty organizations.
Mentor nursing staff in their professional development and serve as a role model with the highest level of professional practice and behavior.
Systems/Organizations
Participate in the development of new programs to improve patient care both in the service area and the hospital.
Participate with peers in the department on hospital wide initiatives; attends Nursing Development department staff meetings.
Collaborate effectively with medical staff and department members at all levels in the service area and beyond.
Apply evidence-based practice to enhance and broaden the scope of clinical practice and assist with implementation of practice changes.
Coordinate selection and evaluation of new products and devices in specialty area.
Participate in unit based committees, staff meetings and other groups in the service area on patient care or staff development projects.
Participate in quality improvement processes.
Demonstrate leadership and managing up' in the promotion of system-wide and service area changes.
Serve on appropriate committees and advisory boards in the hospital and in community
Job Qualifications:
PREREQUISITES:
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited (NLNAC or CCNE) educational institution preferred. Certification or eligible to sit for certification as a Clinical Nurse Educator within one year of hiring.
Unrestricted/active RN licensed to practice in WA State.
Current BLS certified; ACLS preferred. Current CPI certified, instructor trained preferred or within first 6 months on the job.
Minimum of two years' experience in Behavioral Health/mental health nursing
Experience providing and coordinating clinical education programs and staff development.
Able to use word processing, graphic and database computer programs, email and scheduling software.
Evidence of excellent communication and education skills.
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.
