Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) reports to the Maternal Child Services Director at Redlands Community Hospital. This role requires a full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the hospital's mission and the nursing department's goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical expertise within the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) spheres of impact.
• Collaborate with Redlands Community Hospital Leadership and staff to ensure nursing care meets professional literature, standards, and regulations.
• Ensure continuity and quality care through data and performance improvement.
• Serve as a clinical expert, resource, and mentor for staff.
• Focus on patient needs and interact with other departments to support patients and their families.
• Develop and implement orientation programs, didactic presentations, and clinical mentoring for novice to expert practitioners.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of Master’s degree Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist program required; Doctorate of Nursing preferred.
• Four years’ experience in acute care nursing with two years in the Neonatal area required.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Two years’ experience with program/course design, presentation, and evaluation preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer (Word, Excel, and e-mail functions) required.

Qualifications

• Current California State RN license required.
• Current California State Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current NRP certification required; instructor certification preferred.
• National Certification in area of expertise (RNC-NIC or CCRN) preferred.
• STABLE certification preferred upon hire; required within 3 months of hire.