Description

　　The Hematology/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist is the clinical nursing leader for oncology programs at UCLA Health. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in hematology/oncology, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major spheres of influence: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. The CNS and Unit/Service Line Directors are partners in leading the nursing clinical practice area. The CNS coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. The Hematology/Oncology CNS collaborates with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies, and responsible for contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit/system, local, state and/or national and international level.

　　Salary range: $116,500-$282,300 annuallyQualifications

　　Required:

　　Masters in Nursing

　　CA RN license

　　CA CNS license

　　National certification in area of specialty

　　BLS certification

　　Minimum 5 years recent RN experience including 3 years recent RN experience in clinical specialty

　　Demonstrated skills at the level of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change management as evidenced by CV/portfolio, letters of recommendation, references, interview and demonstration.

　　Demonstrated ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse to utilize evidence to develop and implement practice standards and policies, teach and coach.

　　Organizational, analytical, oral and written presentation skills with proficiency in MS Office programs.

　　Preferred:

　　CNS Advanced Practice certification

　　One year CNS experience in clinical specialty

　　Experience in research and grant writing

　　UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.