NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist

AHMC HealthCare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in California is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to enhance patient care through expert clinical support and collaboration with medical staff. The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Nursing, possess at least three years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong expertise in patient advocacy and clinical leadership. This position requires a California Registered Nurse license and certifications in BLS-HCP, ACLS, and NRP.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three years related experience.
• Prefer 5 years of increasingly responsible experience.
• Current CA Registered Nurse license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the clinical care of patients.
• Provide clinical support to improve patient care.
• Collaborate with Medical and Nursing Staff.

Skills

Expert clinician

Clinical support

Patient advocacy

Leadership skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS-HCP

ACLS

NRP Certification

Job description

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and researcher. In collaboration with the Medical and Nursing Staff, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS assists patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS assists patients, families, staff, physicians and leadership in providing solutions for complex patient care issues. The CNS serves as a role model, patient advocate, change agent, and leader to enhance patient care. The CNS position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with AHMC-Anaheim Regional Medical Center policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing with expertise in clinical nursing specialty.
• Minimum of three years related experience.
• Prefer 5 years of increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job.
• Current CA Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS-HCP, ACLS, NRP & Certification.