Clinical Nurse Specialist
Company: PIH Health
Location: Downey
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is one of the clinical
leaders in nursing. The CNS has advanced knowledge and skills that
include clinical expertise in area of specialty, evidenced-based
practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and
change leadership. These skills are necessary to advance the
practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The
CNS reports to the Clinical Director and their designees in leading
the nursing clinical practice and the advancement of excellence in
patient care. The CNS provides expert comprehensive nursing care
directly to patients, supports and develops registered nurses at
the point of care and serves as a leader in redesigning systems to
improve access, quality, and safety in a cost-effective manner. The
CNS improves patient care by putting the best evidence and
innovations into practice while solving challenging patient care
issues and monitoring patient outcomes for clinical effectiveness.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves
approximately 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County,
Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated
network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good
Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 35 outpatient
medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician)
group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart,
cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care
and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized
for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the
College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has
identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems
for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and
healthcare technology. PIH Health is also certified as a Great
Place to Work. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow
us on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram Required Skills Principles and
methods of adult education. Strong written and verbal communication
skills. Expertise in clinical performance as demonstrated in use of
nursing process. Demonstrates creative methods of teaching and
promotes positive interactions. Demonstrates expertise in patient
care and disease pathology, assessment, intervention, management,
and education. Ability to plan, organize, control, and evaluate.
Ability to analyze various sources of outcome data. Knowledge of
clinical practice guidelines. Required Experience Required: Master
of Science in Nursing (MSN) with Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Current California RN License Current California CNS License
Minimum three years-clinical experience in care setting of
expertise Current BLS certification from the American Heart
Association Additional requirements as defined below
Department/Unit Certification NICU NRP General Pediatrics PALS
Women's NRP, ACLS Adult Geriatric ACLS Adult Critical Care ACLS
Adult Oncology ONS Chemotherapy Provider Certification Emergency
ACLS, PALS Preferred: Certification in area of specialty
Department/Unit Certification NICU RNC-NIC, CNS-BC General
Pediatrics PCNS-BC, CNS-BC Women's RNC-OB, CNS-BC Adult Geriatric
AGCNS-BC, CNS-BC, GCNS-BC, ACCNS-AG Adult Critical Care CCRN,
CNS-BC, AGCNS-BC, GCNS-BC Adult Oncology OCN, CNS-BC, AGCNS-BC
Emergency CEN, MICN, CNS-BC Address 11500 Brookshire Ave. Salary
59.82-89.80 Shift Days Zip Code 90241
Keywords: PIH Health, Simi Valley , Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare , Downey, California
