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Kaiser Permanente

Clinical Nurse Specialist II

modesto, CA

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Kaiser Permanente lists this Clinical Nurse Specialist II opportunity in modesto, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Summary:

Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration by leading collaborative efforts between nursing and various health care disciplines to drive the strategic implementation of best practices, fostering a culture of consistency and continuity of care, and optimizing quality outcomes for patients. Analyzes patient needs to develop and evaluate individualized care plans by applying highly advanced clinical knowledge in area of specialization. Prepares and delivers educational opportunities for patients, families, and staff by leading the assessment and development of content to meet diverse learning needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds of individuals. Leads program development and quality improvement through evidence-based practice by leading complex initiatives to develop and implement programs aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care delivery. Promotes compliance with regulatory standards by engaging stakeholders to assess the impact of policy changes on patient care delivery and workflow processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. Listens, responds to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides actionable feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentors junior team members. Practices self-leadership; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; influences team members within assigned team or unit. Adapts to competing demands and new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Models team collaboration within and across teams.

Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promotes adherence to all procedures and policies. Partners internally and externally to make effective business decisions; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Recognizes and capitalizes on improvement opportunities; evaluates recommendations made; influences the completion of project tasks by others.

Evaluates evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines by: conducting literature searches in area of specialization and keeping abreast of developments in the field to ensure alignment with current best develop highly advanced knowledge; thoroughly assessing current clinical practices and outcomes to identify areas for enhancement, advocating for widespread adoption of best practices; and leading the adoption of clinical best practices and guidelines, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive change and innovation.

Analyzes patient needs to develop and evaluate individualized care plans by: applying highly advanced clinical knowledge in area of specialization to analyze and assess patient needs to collaboratively develop individualized care plans for complex and specialized cases while providing guidance personnel; leading the evaluation of effectiveness of care plans through ongoing assessment, analysis, and revision, resolving issues and mitigating risks as they arise; and providing consultation to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote patient-centered care, fostering collaboration and communication.

Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration by: leading collaborative efforts between nursing and various health care disciplines to drive the strategic implementation of evidence-based best practices, fostering a culture of consistency and continuity of care, and optimizing quality outcomes for patients; driving engagement with stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of care, allocating resources effectively, and escalating issues as needed; and influencing the decision-making processes that affect patient care outcomes, fostering collaboration and communication among team members.

Prepares and delivers educational opportunities for patients, families, and staff by: leading the assessment and development of content to meet diverse learning needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds of individuals including marginalized or underserved populations with the goal of fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion; fostering partnerships with health care providers and external stakeholders to champion patient and staff education initiatives, cultivating high levels of engagement and participation; driving a culture of learning and development within the organization, allocating resources to support ongoing education and training initiatives in area of specialization; and utilizing the Nursing Process to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs, identifying and resolving issues, and implementing improvements.

Promotes compliance with regulatory standards and best practices by: engaging stakeholders to assess the impact of policy changes on patient care delivery and workflow processes, fostering collaboration and communication; providing expert input in policy/protocol creation, development, and review processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and organizational goals and objectives; and engaging with staff and stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures, resolving issues and making improvements as needed.

Leads program development and quality improvement through evidence-based practice by: leading complex initiatives to develop and implement programs aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care delivery; conducting advanced analyses of program outcomes and performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations for action; fostering stakeholder buy-in and support for quality improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration and communication; and synthesizing patient and staff feedback to evaluate program efficiency, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

Attention to Detail

Business Knowledge

Communication

Critical Thinking

Cross-Group Collaboration

Decision Making

Dependability

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support

Drives Results

Facilitation Skills

Health Care Industry

Influencing Others

Integrity

Learning Agility

Organizational Savvy

Problem Solving

Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall

Teamwork

Topic-Specific Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)

Acts with Compassion

Business Acumen

Compliance Management

Coordination

Customer Data

Employee Training

Health Care Policy

Health Care Quality Standards

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge Management

Legal And Regulatory Requirements

Member Service

Organizational Culture

Patient Safety

Program Development

Relationship Building

Risk Assessment

Service Focus

Strategic Planning -Design Diligence

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Nursing AND minimum five (5) years of experience in direct patient care in area of specialty or a related area of specialty.

Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire

Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate (California) required at hire

Basic Life Support required at hire

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical Nurse Specialist National Certification.

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Worksite address

modesto, CA, 95351, US

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