Clinical Nurse Specialist, Hematology/Oncology

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical experience in hematology/oncology.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas, to include diagnoses, treatments, standards of practice and patient / family educational consulting and resources.
• Advanced knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly-complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide education, training, and direction to nursing staff, and to develop positive working relationships with patients, families, employees, and outside agencies as required. Advanced skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey complex and / or sensitive information in a clear and concise manner.
• Master’s degree from an accredited Nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California (CA BRN)
• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist certification in the State of California (CA BRN)
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification

• Clinical Nurse Specialist or Advanced Practice Nurse specialty certification (e.g. ACHPN, ANP-BC, AGCNS-BC) or obtained within one year of hire

   

Preferred qualifications:

• Doctorate degree (PhD or DNP) from an accredited Nursing program

License/Certification:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California (CA BRN)
• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist certification in the State of California (CA BRN)
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Clinical Nurse Specialist or Advanced Practice Nurse specialty certification (e.g. ACHPN, ANP-BC, AGCNS-BC) or obtained within one year of hire