Neonatal NICU CNS: Clinical Leader & Educator

Community Hospital San Bernardino; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of San Bernardino, part of Dignity Health, seeks a NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the NICU as a clinical expert, mentor, and visionary in patient care. You will translate evidence into bedside practice while promoting professional growth and clinical excellence.

You will guide staff development, shape education programs, and collaborate with leadership to drive quality and outcomes for neonates and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience, with NICU-level practice.
• Advanced nursing degree required (Master's or Doctoral).
• Licensure: California RN, CNS license; NRP Instructor cert within 90 days; BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across the NICU,
• Oversee staff competency orientation and ongoing coaching
• Assist in department goal setting and outcome measurement
• Develop and facilitate staff education programs
• Partner with leadership to refine clinical policies and standards
• Support multidisciplinary collaboration with medical teams and families

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Educational programs

Strategic planning

Policy & protocols

Collaboration

Education

Master's/Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

Community Hospital of San Bernardino, part of Dignity Health, seeks a NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the NICU as a clinical expert, mentor, and visionary in patient care. You will translate evidence into bedside practice while promoting professional growth and clinical excellence.

You will guide staff development, shape education programs, and collaborate with leadership to drive quality and outcomes for neonates and families.