Job Description

Description

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an expert clinician who may practice in a specialty area with expertise in teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, management and systems improvement. The clinical nurse specialist influences outcomes by providing expert consultation to all care providers and by implementing improvements in health care delivery systems.

For 0.5 to 1.0 FTE (20 hours - 40 hours per week) $15,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence.

Who we are : The Clinical Education and Practice team is composed of clinical educators, clinical nurse specialists, and administrative and program support professionals that support the professional development and practice needs of nurses and nursing support personnel. The team is largely composed of nurses trained at the graduate (Master’s or Doctoral degree) level, and we cover a variety of clinical specialties, including acute and critical care, behavioral health, emergency services, perinatal, and perioperative and procedural services.

What we are known for : Our team of clinical educators deliver quality educational programming and develop practice resources to support nursing caregivers of all experience levels. Our Transition Into Practice (TIPs) program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the program supports nursing residents, or new nursing graduates, as they transition into their first professional nursing career. We also offer fellowship programs for nurses seeking to transition into a different clinical specialty. The clinical nurse specialists on the team support critical clinical and quality improvement work across the various clinical specialties to ensure positive clinical outcomes for our patients.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett received the Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from a clinical nurse specialist program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or

• Ph.D. from a clinical nurse specialist program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or

• Currently enrolled in a Master's, DNP, or Ph.D. clinical nurse specialist program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or

• Equivalent coursework and experience will be considered (Example: Masters in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing that did not major in the CNS role, such as those that are in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education)

• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

• 3 years registered nursing experience in area of specialty

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: Current certification as a CNS

• Upon hire: Current certification in area of specialty

• 2 years clinical leadership responsibility

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Pay Range: $61.91 - $97.72

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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