The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) – is the clinical nursing leader for Adult Cardiac Critical care and Telemetry programs at UCLA Health. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise, 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 – is  accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies, and responsible for contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit/system, local, state and/or national and international level. 

Salary Range : $140,000 -$331,800