Job Description:
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Procedural Areas
Seattle, WA
Full time
Day Shift
Known for innovations in patient care, and named a recipient of the 2006 Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, Virginia Mason Medical Center is a regional referral, teaching and research center. Our vision to be the Quality Leader in healthcare is achieved by adopting best practices as standard work and by improving systems via the Virginia Mason Production System, which uses Lean principles pioneered by Toyota. At VMMC, we strive to provide the finest health care through an interdisciplinary approach we call “Team Medicine”, which gives every individual the chance to contribute to the well-being of our patients and the continuing success of our medical center.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works with patients/families, staff and systems to achieve quality, cost-effective, patient-focused outcomes within a specialty area. Focus areas are clinical practice, teaching, research and consulting.
Master’s degree in Nursing. Licensure to practice as an RN in Washington state. Certification in a specialty area preferably Operating Room, Emergency, Radiology, Gastroenterology, or Critical Care Nursing. At least 5 years experience in a clinical nursing capacity required; 5 or more years of specialized nursing with experience in diagnostic/interventional/therapeutic procedural-based care, patient risk identification and adverse outcome prevention strategies preferred. Expert assessment, intervention and evaluation skills. Skill in utilizing evidence to develop, teach, guide and implement best practices, professional standards, and organization policies within a defined clinical specialty. Skill in engaging in interactive consultation to aid in shaping practice and improve the quality and comprehensiveness of care.
Skill in using computerized information systems to support advanced nursing process decisions with an understanding of scientific methodologies to evaluate outcomes. Strong skills as a communicator and educator who can use disciplined inquiry/research and ethical reasoning to make decisions, describe reality and anticipate the future accurately. Ability to recognize what is working well, what needs to be fixed, and what interventions best predict the achievement of quality, cost-effective patient care and outcomes. Ability to self-reflect and receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses with an openness for continued learning and personal growth.
Be a part of the Virginia Mason team where we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including relocation assistance, all in a wonderful place to live. Seattle is a vibrant and sophisticated city that offers first-rate restaurants, shopping, theatre and an abundance of outdoor activities.
Virginia Mason Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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