UCLA HEALTH
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Surgical Services is the clinical nursing leader for the adult surgical services program at UCLA Health. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in surgery, 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 CNS-Surgical Services is accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective,...