Portland Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Portland, Oregon
Direct Hire
Salary plus Benefits
Relocation assistance available
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) exhibits an advanced level of professional competence in a specialized field of nursing practice. The CNS influences the outcomes of care by offering expert advice and implementing improvements in the delivery of patient care. Specifically, the CNS plays a leadership role in developing nursing practices that align with established national specialty guidelines, regulatory requirements, interdisciplinary frameworks, outcomes from nursing and healthcare research, best practices in healthcare that impact patient care, and advancements in technology that enhance efficient and effective patient care. The key responsibilities of the CNS encompass practitioner, educator, leader, consultant, and researcher.
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Nursing with a clinical focus from an accredited school of nursing.
Oregon Registered Nurse License upon hire.
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
Minimum three years of experience in the relevant specialty area:
ED: 3 years of clinical experience in the Emergency Department.