Dignity Health
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NICU
Dignity Health, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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Dignity Health Our Level 3 NICU features sixteen (16) new private rooms and eight (8) 3-bed pods. Bed spaces include a sleep chair where a parent can stay 24/7. We use state-of-the-art Giraffe Omni beds, Babylog VN500 vents and HFOVs to care for infants with birth weights as low as 450 grams. The unit has the capability of providing whole body cooling for infants suffering from HIE, and we offer Nitric Oxide for care of PPHN in extremely sick newborns. Position Summary The incumbent Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for a program or area of clinical practice within Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in the neonatal focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. Responsibilities and Requirements The CNS is expected to role model the following role-based competencies: critical thinking, nursing judgment, communication and teamwork. The incumbent is also accountable for providing high quality care in a cost effective manner, which is consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy. Master's degree in Nursing required Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required Current California Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification, with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), required Five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III) required Demonstrated entry level skills of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change leadership Demonstrated entry level ability as an advanced practice nurse to utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards, safety initiatives and policies Current nursing techniques, principles and practices neonatal intensive care nursing, regulatory/accreditation agency standards, CCS, current evidence based best practices Effective oral and written communication skills Staff development and needs assessment techniques Interpersonal relationship skills Current trends and issues in nursing Stress control techniques Problem solving skills Organizational and prioritization skills CQI and QA methodologies Computer skills Preferred Qualifications
Current RNC certification preferred Two (2) years of experience as a NICU CNS preferred Where You'll Work Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. Pay Range $64.64 - $83.51 /hour
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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NICU
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Dignity Health Our Level 3 NICU features sixteen (16) new private rooms and eight (8) 3-bed pods. Bed spaces include a sleep chair where a parent can stay 24/7. We use state-of-the-art Giraffe Omni beds, Babylog VN500 vents and HFOVs to care for infants with birth weights as low as 450 grams. The unit has the capability of providing whole body cooling for infants suffering from HIE, and we offer Nitric Oxide for care of PPHN in extremely sick newborns. Position Summary The incumbent Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for a program or area of clinical practice within Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in the neonatal focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. Responsibilities and Requirements The CNS is expected to role model the following role-based competencies: critical thinking, nursing judgment, communication and teamwork. The incumbent is also accountable for providing high quality care in a cost effective manner, which is consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy. Master's degree in Nursing required Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required Current California Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification, with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), required Five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III) required Demonstrated entry level skills of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change leadership Demonstrated entry level ability as an advanced practice nurse to utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards, safety initiatives and policies Current nursing techniques, principles and practices neonatal intensive care nursing, regulatory/accreditation agency standards, CCS, current evidence based best practices Effective oral and written communication skills Staff development and needs assessment techniques Interpersonal relationship skills Current trends and issues in nursing Stress control techniques Problem solving skills Organizational and prioritization skills CQI and QA methodologies Computer skills Preferred Qualifications
Current RNC certification preferred Two (2) years of experience as a NICU CNS preferred Where You'll Work Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. Pay Range $64.64 - $83.51 /hour
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