Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
About The Position
This position is accountable for providing and maintaining the standards set forth by California Children's Services (CCS). The Neonatal CNS functions independently to provide education to patients/families and staff in the NICU and other MCH units. The primary goal of the Neonatal CNS is continuous improvement of patient outcomes and nursing care. The Neonatal CNS is primarily focused on improving clinical outcomes through high quality patient care, advancement of nursing knowledge, consultative services, research, community awareness and education. The Neonatal CNS serves as a positive role model, demonstrating expert professional nursing practice, strong customer service and enhanced leadership ability. The Neonatal CNS works on a collegial basis with the multidisciplinary team and other Educators, and is an active participant on various hospital committees. Develops and implements clinical simulation curricula and technical training in simulation technology for the MCH staff. Responsible for the maintenance of simulation equipment.
Requirements
- Current licensure by the California State Board of Registered Nursing required.
- California Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner required.
- Current RNC-NN certification or equivalent from a nationally recognized accrediting organization required.
- Current certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.
- Must obtain NRP Instructor designation within three months of employment.
- Minimum of three (3) years recent experience working in a level III NICU.
- Experience with software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist and teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing and maintaining the standards set forth by California Children's Services (CCS).
- Providing education to patients/families and staff in the NICU and other MCH units.
- Continuous improvement of patient outcomes and nursing care.
- Improving clinical outcomes through high quality patient care, advancement of nursing knowledge, consultative services, research, community awareness and education.
- Serving as a positive role model, demonstrating expert professional nursing practice, strong customer service and enhanced leadership ability.
- Working on a collegial basis with the multidisciplinary team and other Educators.
- Active participation on various hospital committees.
- Developing and implementing clinical simulation curricula and technical training in simulation technology for the MCH staff.
- Maintenance of simulation equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Shift Differentials
- In-House Registry Rates
- Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Recognition programs
- Employee service recognition events
- Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
- National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
