Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hematology/Oncology - Westwood

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Hematology/Oncology
and Solid Tumor serves as the clinical nursing leader for the adult
hematology/oncology and solid tumor program at UCLA Health. This role requires
advanced expertise in oncology, evidence-based practice, collaboration,
consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership to enhance nursing
practice and support professional development.

The CNS operates within three primary spheres of influence: patients
and families, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. In
partnership with Unit/Service Line Directors, the CNS leads clinical nursing
practice, guiding and coordinating nursing activities and projects within the
specialty area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing,
  implementing, and evaluating safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care
  strategies.
• Collaborating
  with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Advancing
  nursing practice at the unit, system, local, state, national, and
  international levels.

This position plays a critical role in driving innovation
and excellence in hematology/oncology nursing, ensuring high-quality patient
care and professional growth within UCLA Health.

Salary: $140,200 - $331,800 Annual

We're
seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
with:

License: Active CA RN and CA CNS license - Required

Certifications:

• Basic
  Life Support (BLS) - Required
• National
  certification in area of specialty - Required
• CNS
  Advanced Practice Certification - Preferred

Education: Master's in Nursing - Required

Experience:

• Minimum
  of 5 years of recent RN experience, including at least 3 years in the clinical
  specialty - Required
• At
  least 1 year of CNS experience in the clinical specialty - Preferred

Skills
& Competencies:

• Demonstrated
  expertise as an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication,
  collaboration, mentoring, and change management, as evidenced by CV/portfolio,
  letters of recommendation, references, interview, and demonstration.
• Proven
  ability to apply evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards,
  policies, teaching, and coaching strategies.
• Strong
  organizational, analytical, and presentation skills, with proficiency in MS
  Office programs.

Additional
Experience: Research
and grant writing experience - Preferred