Clinical Nurse Educator 3 (CNS) - Nursing Education - Full Time, Days

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Job description

Overview:
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Responsibilities:
Position Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for being committed to the values of expert clinical practice. high quality patient care. the advancement of nursing knowledge. and community awareness and education. Additionally assists clinical staff and nurses in their development of high level performance and customer service. The CNS oversees the orientation program of new hires into the unit, and is responsible for assessing the ongoing learning needs and maintains up-to-date competencies and skills for the nursing staff. This position necessitates involvement in areas of clinical practice, education, consultation, and research. Serves as a positive role model, demonstrating expert professional nursing practice, strong customer service and enhanced leadership ability. The CNS works on a collegial basis with the other CNS's and Educators at the Medical Center and is an active participant on various Medical Center committees. A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prepared by a master's, doctoral, or post-graduate certificate level CNS program. CNSs diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients and specialty population across the continuum of care. The CNS improves outcomes by providing direct patient care, leading evidence-based practice, optimizing organizational systems, and advancing nursing practice.

Qualifications:
Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .

Required Qualifications:

Working knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements present in an acute care setting

Strong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skills

RN required

Minimum of three years of nursing experience in critical care

Current Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification specific to patient population served

Complete understanding of acuity levels for specific patient populations

CNS Certification

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Basic computer literacy and proficiency with MS Word and MS Outlook

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialty nursing certification relating to the patient population

Licenses and Certifications:

RN

CNS

BLS

ACLS

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to Work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at or at (phone number removed), Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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