Clinical Nursing Specialist

Company: Merritt Hawkins
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description & Requirements
Clinical Nursing Specialist
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $165000.00 - $200000.00
Stanford Health Care, part of the world-renowned Stanford University healthcare delivery system, seeks a Clinical Nursing Specialist (CNS) for its growing team. The incoming Clinical Nursing Specialist will join a dynamic, growing team in the in-patient heart failure service and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing patient care. Together with dedicated team members, the successful candidate will spearhead evidence-based interventions to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions and transform the way seamless transitions of care are provided. What's more, the CNS will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives and take the lead in implementing cutting-edge quality improvement projects. These projects will focus on ensuring compliance with the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and The Joint Commission (TJC), as well as other innovative initiatives within our institution.
Opportunity Highlights\n
* Enjoy living and working in one of the West Coast's best cities
* Excellent compensation of up to $210,000 per year
* Healthy work-life balance - Enjoy a 4-day workweek for a total of 40 hours, with only one Saturday shift per month
* The incoming Clinical Nursing Specialist will work at a hospital that's top-25 in the world and top-10 in the country and has the No. 9 ranked cardiac program in the country
* The Cardiovascular Health Department at Stanford is world renowned for cutting-edge care, with a large team of providers
* Be part of a collaborative environment and partner with some of the world's top cardiac surgeons and physicians
* Join a large, growing team and be its first credentialed CNS
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Community Highlights - Intellectual Living in the Palo Alto/Stanford CA, Region
Palo Alto, situated in Santa Clara County, California, holds a special place in history as the "Birthplace of Silicon Valley." The city is located in the San Francisco Bay Midpeninsula, just a short distance from Stanford University and 35 miles from San Francisco. Thanks to the influence of Stanford, the area has become one of the most desirable places to live in California (Niche). Moreover, the city is a true hidden treasure with its unique blend of intellect, innovation, cultural diversity, and stunning natural surroundings.\n\n
* The incoming Clinical Nursing Specialist will enjoy an exceptional location with plenty of attractions to explore, such as the Rodin Sculpture Garden, the Hoover Tower, the Memorial Church, the Cantor Arts Center, and numerous theaters
* Palo Alto boasts an impressive A+ rating, making it the No. 4 Best Suburb to Live in the San Francisco Bay Area and one of the Best Places to live in California (Niche)
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* California is a Best Place to Practice in 2023 (Medscape)
* Proximity to world-class companies, such as Tesla and Hewlett-Packard
* Features an excellent nightlife scene, diverse population, and numerous family-friendly activities
* Residents of this highly educated and culturally sophisticated area enjoy living in beautiful historic residential neighborhoods and vibrant shopping and retail districts
* Boasts a robust city ambiance, with tree-lined streets and historic buildings
* Conveniently located near San Francisco, Napa, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and an array of beautiful wineries
* California is ranked the No. 5 state for Healthcare and No. 10 for the Economy (US News & World Report)
* Consistent sunshine year-round and endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors through hiking, biking, fishing, paddle boar...

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