Clinical Nurse Specialist RN NICU

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Glendale, CA seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead patient care, conduct screenings, risk assessments, and provide vital health education, coordinating care for diverse populations with compassionate, tech-enabled approaches.

You will work at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Northridge Medical Center, ensuring policy adherence, quality improvement, and collaborative care delivery with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Masters of Nursing with at least 3 years of clinical/education experience in critical care.
• Current and active Registered Nurse license in CA.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist certification in NICU.
• AHA NRP and AHA BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on comprehensive screenings and risk assessments to guide care.
• Deliver vital preventative health education to patients and families.
• Coordinate care for diverse populations with a focus on quality outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical expert resource and collaborate with the interdiscplinary team.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

In this exciting role you will work two facilities: Glendale Memorial Hospital and Northridige Medical Center

• Meets annual competency requirement prior to evaluation date.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards and patient bill of rights.
• Serves as a behavioral role model of nursing practice and clinical expert resource to nursing staff in the provision of care to patients.
• Contributes to the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care outcomes resulting in continuous quality improvement while maximizing resources.
• Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family and all significant others.
• Conforms to legal requirements of nursing practice and hospital policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Of Nursing Three (3) years of experience in health care field, including significant experience with clinical nursing and education in a critical care setting
• Current and Active Registered Nurse: CA
• Clinical Nurse Specialist in NICU
• AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• AHA Basic Life Support

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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