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Clinical Nurse Specialist, Operating Room

Seattle Children's Type Full time Posted 11/19/2012
Salary - n/a - Starts 5/16/2013
WA - Washington (All) - Seattle Referral - n/a -    

At Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, we’re driven by our collective ability to deliver life-enhancing pediatric care to children across the Pacific Northwest. We are proud of our recognition as one of the country’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report magazine. Nestled between the shores of Puget Sound and Lake Washington, Seattle offers a wealth of opportunities for people who crave entertainment, outdoor activities, cultural experiences and more.

Number of Openings:1
Requisition Number:12-5017
Job Title:Clinical Nurse Specialist, Operating Room
Department:18114-OR Admin
City:Seattle
State:Washington
Location:Hospital Main Campus
Secondary Location:
Union:None
Work Status:Regular
Shift:Day/Evening Shift
FTE/Hours per pay period:1.0 FTE (80 hours per bi-weekly pay periods)
Hours Per Shift:varies
Call Hours:varies
Work Days:Varies
Salary:Depends on Experience
Job Description:Provides leadership, clinical expertise, education, program development, and consultation to promote the standards of nursing practice.  Works collaboratively with management and other leadership to develop criteria for patient care, assess health needs of patients, and evaluate nursing interventions to achieve optimal nursing practice outcomes. Facilitates problem solving and decision making to influence the development, implementation and evaluation of patient, unit, and departmental goals.  Position responsibilities vary with patient population, unit and department needs, and organizational priorities.
Requirements:

Required Education/Experience:
- Master’s in Nursing.
- A minimum of five (3) years of pediatric Operating Room Nursing experience. 

Required Credentials:
- State of Washington RN License. 
- BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required

Preferred: 
- Previous CNS experience.
- National Certification in Specialty Area