CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Department

Nealy Pierce has been retained by an independent, non-profit Health System to assist in the recruitment of a System-wide Emergency Services Clinical Nurse Specialist for a Multi-Campus position. They are headlined by a Level II Trauma Center that serves as a tertiary referral center for 15 counties and the largest Hospital in the region. They have consistently been named a top place to work in healthcare, as well as one of the best employers in the state. This is an opportunity to join an innovative organization with a major focus on quality and patient experience and be a part of the team driving the pursuit of perfection.

This position will work collaboratively with the entire Emergency Services leadership team, reporting to the System's Director of Advanced Practice Nursing.

Emergency CNS Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Clinical Practice Expert in the delivery of evidence-based nursing
• Translates theory and evidence to advance the health and knowledge of the patient/family, nurses/practice and the organization/system.
• Provides leadership and clinical expertise in the management of complex patient issues
• Partners with leadership to develop and evaluate the delivery of nursing practice
• Provides leadership and expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative individual and/or population-based programs of care to achieve desired quality outcomes.
• Establishes and monitors care standards and facilitates change(s) in areas of clinical practice based on data analyses

Clinical Nurse Specialist Benefits:

• Competitive base salary DoE
• Paid relocation and potential for a sign-on bonus for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Full benefits including M/D/V, 401k, paid time off, paid leave, etc.
• Opportunity for future growth within the organization/system.

Emergency CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist Requirements:

• Masters in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
• National Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC, ACCNS-BC, etc)
• Ability to obtain an RN License in the State
• Ability to obtain a CNS license in the State
• Two (2) years of Clinical Nurse Specialist experience preferred, but new grad CNS' will be considered
• Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience required, preferably in a major trauma center setting as an ED RN.

About the Community:

Centrally located in the Cascade Mountains, this community offers an amazing outdoor lifestyle, including skiing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, etc., the Pacific Coast (surfing, fishing, beaches) as well as the Willamette Valley AVA (home to some of the world's best Pinot Noirs). And with easy access to Portland, you can take advantage of all of the big city amenities while maintaining your quieter, higher quality of life and small city charm.#IND123