Clinical Nurse Specialist - Perinatal Services

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Join our team at St. Charles Health System, where we are dedicated to creating America's healthiest community together. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical practice support and professional development within a collaborative environment.

Job Description

• Serve as the clinical practice expert in the delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions within your specialty focus.
• Apply advanced knowledge of nursing science to influence patient care, nursing practice, and organizational systems.
• Provide leadership and clinical expertise within the interdisciplinary team in the management of complex patient issues.
• Collaborate with specialty-specific leadership to develop and evaluate nursing practice delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive, holistic assessments of patients to identify nursing interventions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate innovative programs of care to achieve quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Monitor compliance with local, state, federal, and other regulatory agencies.
• Coach clinical nurses in professional development and mentor peer review team members.
• Promote research and evidence-based practice through the review and implementation of research findings.
• Ensure care is appropriate to the age of the patients served and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles.
• Lead multidisciplinary groups to facilitate collaboration across the continuum of care.
• Support lean principles of continuous improvement and maintain a safe environment for caregivers and patients.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from an accredited college or university.
• Current Oregon RN License.
• Current license to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oregon.
• National Advanced Practice Specialty Certification from a professional organization in relevant field of clinical expertise.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Current advanced provider certification(s) (ALS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, or other) as appropriate for your area of practice/population.

Benefits

• Typical salary range is $112,340.80 to $168,500.80 per year depending on experience plus benefits.
• Eligible for sign-on and retention bonus plus relocation assistance based on location.

Community Overview

St. Charles Health System is committed to better health, better care, and better value in the spirit of love and compassion. Our values include accountability, caring, and teamwork, which guide our mission to serve the community effectively.