Clinical Nurse Specialist NICU

CommonSpirit Health; California; On-site; USD 222,929,000 - 298,547,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA, is seeking a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist to advance nursing practice in a 40-bed Level III NICU. You will lead clinical activities, mentor staff, and promote evidence-based care for the most vulnerable patients.

Successful candidates will have MSN, CNS license in NICU, CA RN license, NRP and BLS, with 3–5 years NICU experience; RNC certification preferred. This role emphasizes collaboration, education, and change leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Three to five years of clinical RN experience in NICU (Level III).
• Active Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license with a Neonatal NICU specialty.
• Active RN license in California.
• NRP certification.
• BLS certification - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical expertise to the nursing unit and programs.
• Mentors staff in their professional growth.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and translates results into clinical practice.
• Participates in community education and lectures to schools and professional groups.

Skills

Neonatal care

Mentoring

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

MSN

RN license (California)

NRP certification

BLS certification

CNS license – Neonatal

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will help Mercy San Juan Medical Center's nursing staff by advancing the practice of nursing and fostering professional development within our 40-bed Level III NICU so staff can provide the highest quality evidence-based care to our most vulnerable patients.

Every day you will lead clinical activities and projects, apply advanced clinical expertise and promote evidence-based practices within the neonatal department. You will be expected to role model critical thinking, sound nursing judgment, effective communication and strong teamwork.

To be successful in this role you must possess advanced clinical expertise specific to neonatal care, a deep understanding of evidence-based practice, and proven abilities in collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership.

• Provides clinical expertise to the nursing unit and programs
• Mentors staff in their professional growth
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and evaluates the results into clinical practice
• Participates in community education, lectures to schools, institutions and professional groups/organizations
• Participates in program and or project development

We are offering a $15,000 sign-on in addition to relocation for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III)
• Active Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association

Preferred

• RNC (Registered Nurse Certified) certification
• Two (2) years of experience as a NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

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Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$77.80 - $104.19 /hour