Clinical Nurse Specialist - Perioperative

Using the Synergy Model, the Sr Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS):  

• Supports, supervises, and evaluates staff new to a clinical setting during their first 90 to 180 days (18 months at PAMC) on the unit.  


• Acts within the nurse-patient, nurse-nurse, and nurse-system spheres. 


• Facilitates a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach in the provision of health care, within a specialty area.


• Responsible for the promotion of excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of clinical standards of practice and establishing competency standards for staff members. 


• Demonstrates a firm knowledge base and clinical expertise, function as a clinical resource, conduct and facilitate patient care consultation, and provide resources to assess the impact of appropriate practice on patient outcomes.


• Supports clinical rounds with the multi-disciplinary health care team and work closely and collaboratively with the physicians in establishing collegial relationships that benefit our staff, patients, and community.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Hire Vue system!

Hours: Full Time (40 Hours Weekly) Day Shift 

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree From a clinical nurse specialist program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. (NLNAC).


• Upon hire: Alaska Registered Nurse License 


• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 


• Upon hire: Current certification in area of specialty (i.e., CEN, CCRN)


• 3 years Registered nursing experience in area of specialty.


• 2 years Clinical leadership responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: CNS certification in area of specialty

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.