PICU Clinical Nurse Specialist or Quality and Practice Advisor

PICU Clinical Nurse Specialist or Quality and Practice Advisor Full-time Employee Referral Amount: 1500 Employee Group: ES - Exempt-Holiday Premium Fixed Term Employment Duration: None Job Family: LP Nursing Education Department: CPEI Practice and Education Benefits Eligible: Yes Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Day - 10 Hour We are proud to inform you that this position is eligible for our Student Loan Assistance Program. You may receive up to $9,600 which will be applied directly to your student loan account. This benefit is for eligible positions as outlined in our program guidelines. At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

JOB SUMMARY

Clinical Nurse Specialists are Master's‑degree prepared advanced practice registered nurses who provide care for patients with complex needs, use advanced clinical skills, develop standards of nursing practice, and serve as consultants to other health providers. Quality and Practice Advisors are registered nurses who use evidence‑informed practice to lead improvements in patient care and the work environment, fostering collaboration and implementing evidence‑based practice changes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this classification. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by Joint Commission requirements, as well as hospital policies, including safety, quality, and ethics. Clinical Nurse Specialist Analyze unit patient care plans, share findings, and collaborate to develop assessment tools. Demonstrate expertise in daily patient care, guiding staff in nursing processes. Implement therapeutic and preventative measures for selected patients. Collaborate with managers and researchers to evaluate and modify nursing care plans. Teach specialized knowledge and techniques in the specialty area. Provide consultative services, including clinical research planning. Participate in the hospital's quality improvement program and monitor quality indicators. Provide direct patient care, assessing priorities and needs. Maintain safety, comfort, and ethical standards while caring for patients. Serve as a consultant to patients, families, and staff. Quality and Practice Advisor Establish and monitor care standards, recommending changes based on evidence. Ensure proficient understanding of daily patient care and direct staff in nursing processes. Teach specialized skills required for the specialty area. Consult within teams to improve quality outcomes and practice compliance. Possess basic understanding of quality improvement cycles and change management. Participate in the hospital's quality improvement program and monitor safety trends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Nurse Specialist Master’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited university. Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related experience. Registered Nurse license by California Board of Registered Nursing. Clinical Nurse Specialist license by California Board of Registered Nursing. Basic Life Support certification by American Heart Association. Quality and Practice Advisor Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Proof of enrollment in an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program (preferred). Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related experience. California Registered Nurse license (RN). Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers. Advanced life support certification in specialty area (NRP/PALS/ACLS) and a specialty certificate.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Both positions require strong communication, research, patient assessment, education development, and advanced nursing skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Information is available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

PAY RANGE

Minimum to midpoint hourly: $87.14 to $108.92.

EEO STATEMENT

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and, where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford