Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NICU

About the role

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is seeking a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join their team in the 40-bed Level III NICU. The CNS will provide clinical expertise, mentor staff, and participate in program development.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical expertise to the nursing unit and programs
• Mentors staff in their professional growth
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and evaluates the results into clinical practice
• Participates in community education, lectures to schools, institutions and professional groups/organizations
• Participates in program and or project development

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III)
• Current CA Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Possess advanced clinical expertise specific to neonatal care, a deep understanding of evidence-based practice, and proven abilities in collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership

Qualifications

• Preferred: Current RNC (Registered Nurse Certified) certification
• PREFERRED: Two (2) years of experience as a NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist

Benefits

• Balanced Life
• Well-Being
• Financial Future
• Dependent Care

Pay and Recognition

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Regular business hours 0800-1630

Skills

• Compassionate
• Proactive
• Communicator
• Trustworthy
• Collaborative
• Balanced

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan(s)
• Leave
• Other Programs