Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a clinical expert providing teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, and systems improvement in a specific practice area or with a specific patient population. Coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. Being a Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with members of the health care team to design and implement safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care strategies. May require a master's degree in nursing. Additionally, Clinical Nurse Specialist requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Clinical Nurse Specialist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
An outstanding hospital in the Seattle area is in search of a new Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Educator.
This hospital has earned numerous awards for units throughout their facility. In addition, this 200 bed hospital is accredited in many areas, but notably has a glowing record in their Labor and Delivery Services. This 5-star and top ranked hospital is state of the art and has earned multiple awards for collaboration efforts and quality and patient care. The Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Educator will join an organization with an outstanding reputation in the community and across the Pacific Northwest.
The Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Educator will report directly to the Director of Education. Supported by other educators and nurse managers and directors working on educational efforts for their staff as well, this person will help grow acute care staff throughout the facility to ensure safe and quality care is provided by all.
The Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Educator will be in charge of conducting initial and continuing education learning needs assessments of individual nurses and groups of nurses within the Labor and Delivery Unit. This involves keeping staff up to date with current best practices and making sure they are following guidelines set by the hospital. In addition, the position requires developing educational programs for nurses all along the spectrum of their careers that are creative and align with the hospital’s guidelines, needs, and budget. The Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Educator will also need to evaluate their educational programs upon completion to make sure the purpose and objectives are achieved.
The Seattle area is known for its breathtaking view of the Puget Sound as well as some of the best coffee in the country. This hospital is close to the downtown area, housing some of the best Restaurants and ample opportunity for exploring nightlife if the Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Educator is a lover of city living. If the Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Educator is someone who loves nature, there are loads of hiking trails, places to kayak, and activities for nature adventurers of all types. Seattle is perfectly situated in the Pacific Northwest, making it easily accessible to multiple other cities to visit and the international airport, and home of the University of Washington, the Mariners and the Seattle Seahawks.
The Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Educator role is being offered a competitive salary in addition to a generous benefits package.
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