Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist Lead (Level III 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

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.