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What is a clinical specialist RN?

Clinical Specialist RNs, also known as Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), are advanced practice registered nurses who provide expert advice, guidance, and support in specific areas of healthcare. They typically specialize in fields such as pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, or critical care, and focus on improving patient outcomes through clinical practice, education, and research. Clinical Specialist RNs often serve as consultants, educators, and leaders within healthcare teams, helping to implement best practices and mentor other nurses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical specialist RN?

To thrive as a Clinical Specialist RN, you need advanced clinical expertise, in-depth patient assessment skills, and an active RN license, often supported by a BSN or higher degree. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medical device technologies, and sometimes specialty certifications like CCRN or CEN is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills help you educate staff and collaborate effectively across departments. These competencies are vital for delivering high-quality patient care, supporting clinical teams, and driving improvements in healthcare practices.

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A Clinical Specialist RN works closely with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and other nursing staff to develop and implement patient care plans. They often act as a clinical resource, providing education, guidance, and support to ensure evidence-based practices are followed. Their role may include leading case discussions, participating in patient rounds, and facilitating communication across departments to optimize patient outcomes. This collaborative environment allows Clinical Specialist RNs to leverage their expertise and contribute to high-quality care while developing strong professional relationships.

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Crisis Assessment Specialist

West Valley City, UT

Holy Cross Hospital West Valley
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$29.81 - $43.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description


Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Crisis Assessment Specialist you will be responsible for assessment of clients in consultation and cooperation with emergency department personnel, psychiatrists, clinicians, attending physicians and managed care representatives. While in this position you will provide recommendation for disposition. The Crisis Assessment Specialist may perform the following as required: face-to-face evaluations, telehealth (video) triage evaluations, respond to and/or triage patient/family complaints, assist in management of all assessment records, perform statistical analysis.

Join a mission-driven team committed to healing through compassion, collaboration, and humankindness. Guided by CommonSpirit values, this dual-role position provides therapeutic support within the inpatient behavioral health unit while also completing psychiatric and level-of-care assessments throughout the hospital system to ensure patients receive the care that best fits their individual needs.
 
This role is ideal for a trauma-informed clinician who is passionate about crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and whole-person care.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
- Maintain an active inpatient behavioral health caseload, including therapeutic interventions and groups, discharge planning, and patient support.
- Complete psychiatric and behavioral health assessments throughout the hospital to determine appropriate level-of-care recommendations and placement needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, nursing staff, and community resources to support safe patient care transitions.
- Provide compassionate, trauma-informed, patient-centered care that promotes dignity, emotional safety, and healing.
- Assist with treatment planning, documentation, and coordination of behavioral health services.
 
Job Requirements

Required

  • Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or related behavioral health field
  • Two (2) years of experience in direct behavioral health clinical care
  • Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning
  • Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
  • Adequate and available transportation for response to various evaluation sites.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in state of employment; disciplines: Clinical Psychologist (PSY), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage
    and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CHMC) (Utah only), Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN CNS) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (RN NP, Psych Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), and/or Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC).
    Allowable: Current license in the state of employment in one of the following disciplines: Certified Social Worker (CSW), Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACHMC), Associate level Mental
    Health Therapy License, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, if proper supervision is required and can be met by hospital staff (Utah only).

Preferred

  • At least one (1) year of crisis experience
Where You'll Work

As one of the busiest ERs in Utah, Holy Cross Hospital - West Valley is known for offering a broad spectrum of medical services and specialty clinics to care for the diverse healthcare needs of our growing community. We are on a mission to provide the highest quality health care services with compassion and respect and demonstrate this daily with proactive, focused, caring interactions that comfort, inform and promote healing among patients, families, and co-workers. We believe in doing what's right. We treat our employees fairly, work hard, use resources wisely, and are constantly striving to improve the quality and safety of care we deliver to our patients. We offer a Level III trauma center, STEMI cardiac receiving center, Certified stroke treatment center, and orthopedics specializing in helping athletes recover from sports related injuries.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or related behavioral health field
  • Two (2) years of experience in direct behavioral health clinical care
  • Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning
  • Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
  • Adequate and available transportation for response to various evaluation sites.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in state of employment; disciplines: Clinical Psychologist (PSY), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage
    and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CHMC) (Utah only), Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN CNS) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (RN NP, Psych Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), and/or Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC).
    Allowable: Current license in the state of employment in one of the following disciplines: Certified Social Worker (CSW), Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACHMC), Associate level Mental
    Health Therapy License, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, if proper supervision is required and can be met by hospital staff (Utah only).

Preferred

  • At least one (1) year of crisis experience
Employment Type: Full Time

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