CNS/NP - PD - Days - Psychiatric Consultations/Evaluations

El Camino Hospital
United States, California, Mountain View
2500 Grant Road (Show on map)
Sep 23, 2025
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. FTE 0 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 0 Work Shift Day: 8 hours Job Description Current BLS certification required Current CA RN license required The Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse, who, as a result of graduate education and in-depth clinical experience possesses the advanced knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide expert nursing care. The major functions of the CNS/NP include education, consultation, clinical practice and research, and leadership. The primary responsibility is the direct application of clinical expertise to patients/families and patient care staff. The CNS/NP will plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate Behavioral Health care services. The Behavioral Health CNS/NP coordinates activities for the Behavioral Health Services and the Medical Center: * Facilitating admissions between Behavioral Health Services and the Medical Center * Consultation to the Medical Center regarding psychiatric issues and substance abuse * Ongoing staff education and support * Quality management as it relates to the position The CNS/NP leads and directs the diagnosis-based teams in the care and service of Behavioral Health patients across the continuum. Promotes effective and appropriate utilization of clinical, ancillary and material resources. Assumes a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to define and achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes, assures Behavioral Health patients receive care that consistently follows evidence-based standards, and is in accordance with organizational goals including; disease-specific care measures, regulatory standards as defined by the program. Qualifications 1. Masters' degree in Nursing required with a specialty in Mental Health or Psychiatry preferred. 2. Must have at least 24 months clinical nursing experience in area of specialty. 3. Knowledge of utilization review, discharge planning, clinical pathways, managed care and "Best Practice Guidelines" preferred. 4. Experience in developing educational programs related to health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention and possesses knowledge of adult education/teaching principles. 5. Prior CNS, NP or nursing education experience preferred. 6. Demonstrated ability to produce results and coordinate projects. License/Certification/Registration Requirements 1. Current California RN license. 2. California certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health or California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Psych and Mental Health. 3. National certification through ANCC or via national credentialing association as appropriate to specialty is preferred. 4. Current BLS certification 5. Certification in Nonviolent Crisis intervention Training or equivalent certification. Salary Range: $105.68 - $142.64 USD Hourly The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation. Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America) An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.