Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in California

An exciting opportunity for a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist has just become available with a reputable Medical Center in the sunshine state of beautiful California!

The NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will get the chance to work for a Magnet Designated, Academic Medical Center. This non-profit, acute-care hospital is home to an award winning Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and has been recognized for their excellence in the areas of Patient Safety from the LeapFrog Group, was ranked a 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospital for cardiology, urology, and heart surgery, and is a 2024 award winner for Maternity Care recognizing low rates of newborn complications and early deliveries.

In the role of Neonatal Nurse Specialist, this skilled nursing professional will provide leadership to an 84 bed, Level 4 NICU for the most critically ill babies. The Neonatal CNS will assist in providing the highest level of care to newborns and help provide patient and staff education. Further responsibilities include supporting the NICU RNs, leading with the best in evidence-based practices, and functioning as a resource and clinical expert in Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Prenatal Care, Postpartum, OB OR, OB ED, and Nursery/Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU). Ensuring compliance and maintaining Magnet Recognition are also vital duties of the NICU CNS.

Qualifications in this position include a California Registered Nursing License, a current and unrestricted license as an advanced practice registered nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with a Critical Care Nursing – Neonatal (CCRN-Neonatal- American Association of Critical Care Nurses) or Registered Nurse Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care (RNC-NIC-National Certification Corporation) certification preferred.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist with a highly sought after medical center. Not only is this career opening with an award-winning hospital, but it’s also located in an award-winning city. The Pacific Ocean, sandy beaches, an ideal climate, and prize-winning restaurants are all found right here. This is an opportunity you don’t’ want to miss. Eager and exited to extend a competitive salary to the NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist, apply today!