Clinical Nurse Specialist NICUPeds

HCTHealthcare; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Airfare

Rental car

Job summary

HCTHealthcare in California is seeking an Interim Clinical Nurse Specialist for NICU/Peds to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, patient-centered care, and collaboration with physicians and the care team; requires BSN, CA RN license, 3+ years RN experience in NICU/Peds, NRP, and NCC certification; housing, airfare, and rental car are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in NICU/Peds or relevant area.
• CA RN license required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least one (1) year of pediatric clinical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonatal and/or pediatric patients based on individual patient needs.
• Assess patients, develop and implement nursing care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly recognize and respond to changes in clinical status.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients' families and caregivers regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and ongoing care needs.

Skills

RN

Pediatric Nursing

Neonatal Care

Clinical Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Family-Centered Care

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

HCT has an immediate need for an Interim Clinical Nurse Specialist, NICU/Peds in CA.

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonatal and pediatric patients within a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in the specific patient population, demonstrate sound clinical judgment, and provide compassionate, family-centered care while maintaining compliance with California regulatory and pediatric healthcare standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonatal and/or pediatric patients based on individual patient needs.
• Assess patients, develop and implement nursing care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly recognize and respond to changes in clinical status.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients' families and caregivers regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and ongoing care needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Degree required
• Experience: Minimum 3 yearsof registered nursing experience in the specific area of patient care relevant to the assignment.
• License: CA RN license required
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience providing pediatric clinical care.

Additional NICU Requirements:
Candidates working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) must meet the requirements outlined in the California Children's Services (CCS) Manual of Procedures, Chapter 3.25.3, including:

• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing certification from a nationally recognized credentialing organization, such as the National Certification Corporation (NCC).

Expenses covered while on assignment include housing, airfare, and rental car.

Keywords: RN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Acute Care, NRP, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AAP, AHA, NCC, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification, California Children's Services, CCS, Pediatric Clinical Care, Critical Care Nursing, Patient Care, Family-Centered Care, Clinical Assessment, Evidence-Based Practice, Hospital Nursing, Acute Care Nursing, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, Clinical Documentation

Compensation:

$190,000 per year