Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Description:

Swedish Medical Group is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ambulatory Surgery Center (1.0 FTE, Day Shift) to work in Redmond Asc at Swedish Medical Group in Redmond, WA.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will have general expertise in surgical/procedural care.

The CNS develops, implements and sustains clinical education/training and competency requirements for the clinical workforce within ASC utilizing evidence based practice.

The CNS promotes excellence in nursing by disseminating current scientific knowledge, participating in research and acting as a role model.

In this position you will:
Design, develop, implement, measure and sustain a competency-based training plan for clinical roles for ASC Evaluates practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant regulations.

Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in surgical/procedural nursing.

Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.

Decisions and actions made on behalf of others are determined in an ethical manner.

Develop, organize and direct the new caregiver training and continuing education of clinical support staff Assist in hiring new employees and coordinating subsequent training and orientation programs Utilizes, participates in, and disseminates research to enhance practice.

Influences the resource utilization in order to promote safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability in the planning and delivery of patient care Communicate revisions and/or new information to clinic personnel in a timely manner
Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position include:
Bachelor’s Degree /Master’s degree in Nursing -OR-equivalent educ/experience Active, unencumbered, current Washington State RN license required Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN).

Advanced Life Support (ACLS) for Health Care Providers required at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN) Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) certification in area of specialty (e.g.

CCRN, CEN, CNOR, AORN, CGRN); must be current and maintained.

If not present at time of hire, has 6 12 months to complete to maintain qualifications Three (3) years Surgical/Procedural nursing care experien Two (2) years CNS experience in Surgical/procedure area
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
Two (2) years Ambulatory surgical/procedural setting Ambulatory surgical/procedural setting Certified Nurse-Operating Room (CNOR) or Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Certification (CNS-CP) or Certified RN First Assist (CRNFA) Basic arrhythmia certificationBasic arrhythmia certification
About Swedish Medical Group

Swedish Medical Group (SMG) is a successful, performance-driven division of Swedish Health Services, the largest non-profit health provider in the Greater Seattle area.

The SMG network includes 128 primary care and specialty care clinics.

We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits see our website for details

https://caregiver.ehr.com

Our Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person we serve.

Our Vision is Health for a Better World.

About Us

Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Seattle area.

It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); emergency rooms and specialty center in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 128 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the greater Puget Sound area.

Swedish employs nearly 13,000 caregivers (all employees), including nearly 1,400 providers.

Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond.

Swedish is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Swedish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Education

Location: Washington-Redmond

Work Locations: Redmond Main Bldg (WA173) 18100 Ne Union Hill Rd Redmond, 98052

Req ID: 287634

Information For Job Seekers: Recruitment and Hiring During COVID-19
During these uncertain times, providing a safe, exceptional hiring experience remains a top priority.

Are Providence St.

Joseph Health and their family of organizations still hiring?Yes.

We have an urgent need for clinical and non-clinical workers to care for our patients.

We are actively recruiting across all regions and locations for temporary, part-time and full-time positions while taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our candidates, patients, caregivers and communities.

Are job interviews still happening?Yes.

To minimize risk, we now offer virtual interviews as an alternative to in-person interviews across all of our regions and locations.

Is travel still allowed for out-of-area applicants?No.

However, we are scheduling virtual interviews for all candidates needing to travel.

Travel for interviews is not allowed until further notice.

Are new employee/caregiver orientations still happening?Yes.

For the safety of our new and current caregivers, we are launching a virtual New Caregiver Orientation experience effective March 30, 2020.

This experience will welcome new caregivers and ensure they have all the required information, including knowledge of our organizations’ safety and regulatory procedures.

Our Promise is to Know Me, Care for Me, Ease My Way, and we are committed to this promise during virtual orientation.

What are you doing to keep your employees/caregivers safe?We need to keep our caregivers safe, so they can safely care for our patients.

Facing a massive national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight COVID-19, we sought innovative solutions from our teams and communities.

Due to initiatives like the100 Million Mask Challenge, we are pleased to announce that we are moving to the practice of universal masking.

This means, starting with our hardest-hit communities, we will supply a medical-grade mask to every caregiver who works in a clinical setting at the beginning of each shift.

We are committed to universal masking in our most affected communities for as long as feasible.

How are you supporting your employees/caregivers through these difficult and unprecedented times?Were listening to our people.

We know many of our caregivers and their family members are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the increased burden of COVID-19.

We have a range of resources that can support their emotional needs, free of charge.

We’re also providing added benefits for child care, emergency loans and more.

Learn morehere.

Where can I learn more about Providence St.

Joseph Health’s COVID-19 response measures?For more about our organization’s response to COVID-19, please visit ourcoronavirus advisory site.

Our Commitment Goes Beyond Words

At Swedish, our commitment is more than something we strive for.

It’s reflected in everything we do.

It’s part of who we are, and it begins with our dedication to our patients and the health of our region.

Swedish is committed to creating a culture that values patient safety above all else.

This is evidenced in the way we provide ongoing training to our staff of more than 10,000 employees, with an emphasis on error prevention tools, techniques for clear communication, and team support exercises.

We owe much of the continued growth of our health system to our ongoing initiative to promote sustainability at every level of our organization.

Our No.

1 priority: Quality Care and Patient Safety

Since our founding in 1910, Swedi