Clinical Nurse Specialist/Advanced Practice Nurse - Med Surg and Stepdown - Chula Vista - Days

Exempt Position | Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista

Join a team where your expertise and dedication will be valued, and your career can thrive. At Scripps Health, we're committed to delivering patient-centered care, backed by a culture of appreciation and respect. Build a rewarding career with one of the most trusted healthcare organizations in the nation.

* Award-Winning Workplace:

• Named to Fortune's 100 Best Places to Work list for the 16th time in 2024.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Nearly 25% of Scripps employees have been with the organization for over 10 years-testament to our supportive and collaborative environment.

* Commitment to Community:

• Scripps Mercy Hospital is known for delivering exceptional care, particularly to uninsured and underinsured patients, with a comprehensive range of medical, primary, and specialty services, including robot-assisted surgery.

• Oversee clinical operations and ensure the highest standards of patient care in Medical Surgical and Stepdown units.
• Collaborate across departments, providing expert guidance and support in nursing practice.
• Take a lead role in house-wide clinical program planning, helping to shape the future of care at Scripps Mercy.
• Use evidence-based practices and system theories to drive continuous improvement in patient care and nursing protocols.
• Serve as a resource for education, research, and performance improvement within your areas of expertise, empowering frontline staff to make informed, point-of-care decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate standards of care, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical practices.

• Be at the forefront of advancing expert nursing practice.
• Lead teams in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
• Play a critical role in organizational improvement and innovation through hands-on leadership and collaboration.

If you are passionate about clinical excellence and looking to make a tangible impact on both patient care and the future of healthcare, Scripps Health is the place for you.

• Minimum 2 years of full-time RN experience.
• Portfolio submission required at the interview, including at least two examples of creative or leadership work. Examples may include:
  
  
  
  • Articles submitted for publication, contributions to textbooks, or academic papers.
  • Outlines for classes taught.
  • Performance improvement or evidence-based practice projects.
  • Leadership activities, such as chairing a committee or contributing to a task force, with relevant outputs or outcomes.
  
  
  
  
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) candidates must have graduate-level nursing education (Master's or Doctorate).
• Doctorate (DNP, PhD, DNSc) recommended.

• Current California RN license.
• California CNS certification (can be in process at the time of hire).
• National board certification (ANCC or equivalent in specialty area) preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

• 3-5 years of experience in a Medical/Surgical and Stepdown units.
• Prior experience in the CNS role.
• Experience leading projects with measurable outcomes.
• Doctorate in Nursing (DNP, PhD, DNSc) preferred; EdD or other doctorates considered upon review.