Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU

This recruitment is being used to fill 1 vacancy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and to establish an eligible list for future vacancies.

Pay

$13,026.32 - $15,833.58/month

Schedule

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Determines need for clinical education in area of specialty; provides clinical education programs through presentations, community education, and/or in-service sessions; provides orientation for new nursing personnel; organizes and directs nursing rounds and teaching of nursing staff; plans, organizes, implements, and participates in outreach educational programs for community hospitals.
• Acts as liaison between the nursing division and medical staff, outside agencies, and affiliated universities; attends meetings; participates on committees; participates in professional organizations to maintain level of expertise in clinical specialty; may speak before community groups regarding area of clinical specialty.
• Consults with patient care team members to coordinate the intra-area delivery of nursing care, including planning patient care prior to admission and after discharge or transfer to another nursing care area.
• Participates in development of policies and procedures within area of specialty; keeps records; reviews current literature, conducts research, attends seminars and maintains membership in professional organizations; uses performance improvement model to improve advanced clinical practice and care; writes reports; prepares handbooks and other informative literature.
• Coordinates and participates in the delivery of patient care in a specialized nursing unit; assesses and intervenes in complex health care problems within clinical specialty area; selects, uses and/or evaluates technology, products, and devices appropriate to specialty area; manages populations of clients with disease states and non-disease based etiologies to improve and promote health care outcomes.
• Provides clinical expertise and performs consultative functions in multiple health care settings; makes recommendations in area of clinical specialty to health care professionals, patients, and health care organizations; uses evidence-based clinical practice to develop methods to improve patient care and patient care outcomes.
• Provides clinical leadership; demonstrates and implements mastery in related clinical theories, professional development, and changes affecting the profession and the community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing which meets the State of California Clinical Nurse Specialist requirements.
• Two years full-time experience as a registered nurse.
• Nursing experience required in area of clinical nurse specialization, depending on the area of assignment.
• Valid certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist issued by the State of California.
• Current registration as a nurse in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Skills

• Modern methods, theories, techniques, and procedures used in professional nursing and areas of clinical specialties.
• Teaching techniques, instructional materials, and training aids.
• Accepted standards for professional staff development.
• Use, administration, and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Hospital rules, regulations, and procedures; safety and infection control procedures.
• Applicable federal and state laws as related to patient care; requirements of hospital licensing and regulatory agencies.
• Personal computer systems and general office computer software.

• Perform and demonstrate advanced nursing techniques.
• Develop teaching plans and instruct staff; provide and promote a positive learning environment.
• Motivate and teach staff, patients, and patients’ families in assisting in their own care and health maintenance.
• Give oral and written directions of technical and professional nature; interpret policies and procedures.
• Deal with patients and their families empathetically and respectfully.
• Gather and analyze data; operate computers and related software and apply computer applications to departmental functions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with hospital staff and outside agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; speak before groups.
• Coordinate the work of several specialty-related groups.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Constant walking; frequent operation of a data entry device; standing for long periods of time; pushing/pulling, bending and squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time; running, climbing stairs and climbing.
• Lifting: Frequent restraining lifting/turning of heavy objects or people.
• Visual: Constant need for overall vision, color and depth perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision/peripheral vision; frequent reading and close-up work.
• Dexterity: Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing.
• Hearing/Talking: Constant hearing of normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on telephone or radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds and talking over public address.
• Emotional/Psychological: Constant concentration and public contact; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, frequent exposure to emergency situations, including trauma, grief and death, decision making.
• Special Requirements: Working overtime, weekends, nights and holidays; working alone and overtime.
• Environmental: Occasional exposure to assault behavior by clients; occasional exposure to noise, cold/heat, hazardous materials, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes and poor ventilation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier). Dependent coverage available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance: Coverage based on years of service:
  • 1 but less than 3 years: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years: $5,000
  • 10+ years: $10,000
  Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to $200,000 at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account: $2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan: $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. Annual contribution limit: $22,500 (or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less). Individuals age 50+ may contribute up to $30,000. Roth IRA (after-tax) also available.
• Vacation: 15 days annually up to 10 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years. Accrual rate prorated for part-time employees eligible for benefits.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Educational Leave: 40 hours annually for full-time employees (24 hours for part-time employees eligible for benefits). Not carried beyond the fiscal year.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Eligible for 8 hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least half of cumulative accrual and employee is on payroll the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for death of an immediate family member; 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for step increase after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) on each step (1,840 hours for part-time employees).
• Standby Pay: 33.33% of regular hourly rate for designated standby status.
• Educational Supplement: 5% of base salary for nurses meeting one of the following:
  • For classifications requiring an Associate’s Degree in Nursing: possession of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
  • (Nurses in Mental Health may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.)