Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hematology/Oncology - Westwood

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 03/29/2025 Salary Range: $140200 - 331800 Annually Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 23230

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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

Job Qualifications

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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