Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
About The Position
St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service! The NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible and accountable for the quality of nursing care provided in the NICU. Providing policies, procedures, clinical orientation, staff development, mentoring, consultation, and the maintenance of state and national standards of care. The CNS is responsible for the collection, submission, evaluation and dissemination of required data. The NICU education plan is developed and implemented in consultation with the NICU Nursing and Medical Directors.
Requirements
- Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
- Current certification by the State Board of Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Current certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing from a nationally recognized accrediting organization (i.e. the NCC)
- Three (3) years of clinical experience in neonatal nursing care
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in neonatal nursing care at a NICU that is equivalent to a Regional or Community NICU
- NRP certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- NRP Instructor preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for the quality of nursing care provided in the NICU.
- Providing policies, procedures, clinical orientation, staff development, mentoring, consultation, and the maintenance of state and national standards of care.
- Responsible for the collection, submission, evaluation and dissemination of required data.
- The NICU education plan is developed and implemented in consultation with the NICU Nursing and Medical Directors.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
